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Friday, March 24, 2023

ChatGPT Library Research Templates

Creating generic library reference search templates can help streamline the search process when finding resources or information. 

Here are some generic ChatGPT Library Research templates that can be used in various contexts:

Author search template:

"[Author's first name] [Author's last name] works"

Title search template:

"[Book/Article/Journal title] by [Author's name]"

Subject search template:

"[Subject/Topic] resources/articles/books"

Keyword search template:

"[Keyword 1] [Keyword 2] [Keyword 3]"

Publication date range search template:

"[Publication type] published between [Year range start] and [Year range end]"

Library call number search template:

"Call number: [Call number prefix] [Call number]"

ISBN/ISSN search template:

"ISBN: [ISBN number]" or "ISSN: [ISSN number]"

Format search template:

"[Format type] materials (e.g., e-books, audiobooks, DVDs, etc.)"

Language search template:

"[Language] materials/resources"

Advanced search template:

"[Search term 1] AND/OR [Search term 2] NOT [Search term 3]"

Remember to replace the brackets and their content with the appropriate search terms, depending on your query.

Topic Overview Search Template:

[Topic] + "overview" OR "introduction" OR "summary" OR "guide"
Example:
climate change + "overview" OR "introduction" OR "summary" OR "guide"

Academic Research Search Template:

[Topic] + "research" OR "study" OR "journal article" OR "peer-reviewed" + [Keywords]

 Example:
 artificial intelligence + "research" OR "study" OR "journal article" OR "peer-reviewed" + ethics

Historical Context Search Template:

[Topic] + "history" OR "historical context" OR "origins" OR "timeline"

Example:
feminism + "history" OR "historical context" OR "origins" OR "timeline"

Biographical Information Search Template:

[Person's Name] + "biography" OR "background" OR "profile" OR "life story"

Example:
Jane Austen + "biography" OR "background" OR "profile" OR "life story"

Local and Regional Information Search Template:

[Location] + "history" OR "culture" OR "economy" OR "geography" + [Keywords or specific aspects]

Example: 
New York City + "history" OR "culture" OR "economy" OR "geography" + architecture


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