Introduction and guide outline
“AI is not a done deal, We're building the road as we walk it, and we can collectively decide what direction we want to go in, together."
Dr. Sasha Luccioni, AI & Climate Lead at Hugging Face
About this guide
Deakin Library AI Evaluations offer structured, evidence-informed appraisals of AI considered through information science and library practice. Grounded in Deakin’s Generative AI Framework and Principles and guided by Deakin Library subject matter expertise, these evaluations help surface the opportunities, risks, and implications of AI use across higher education.
Each evaluation is designed to inform and not endorse.
Our goal is to support our community to exercise evaluative judgement and engage with AI in ethical, effective, and principled ways. We aim to contribute to sector-side conversations about responsible AI use and model how libraries can support critical engagement with emerging technologies. Explore our evaluation approach and process in more depth on this page.
Caution
This guide provides evaluative insights, not technical support. It does not offer troubleshooting advice or step-by-step instructions for using different AI functions, tools, or platforms.
Deakin AI support pathways
Select the pathway that best matches your AI question or context.
- Stay in the loop (staff-only): Bookmark the AI Updates intranet space for internal news, resources, and events. Students won’t have access — see “Using AI in your studies” below.
- AI literacies for everyone: Deakin Library is your first stop for building AI know-how. We run workshops, classes, and consults and provide curated resources for both students and staff. We cover discovery, digital capabilities, collections, and records management.
- Using AI in your studies:
- Study Support delivers appointments and embedded sessions on academic integrity, critical AI use and writing skills.
- Library offers parallel help with the same activities but through a digital and AI-literacies lens.
- AI and copyright: Unsure about licensing, fair dealing or training-data reuse? Contact the Library’s copyright specialists via the Library help page for tailored advice.
- AI in research practices:
- Deakin Researcher Development Academy supports academics to engage with AI in their research practices. Explore guidance from Deakin Research and Innovation on using generative AI ethically in academic research.
- For AI-mediated search or evidence-synthesis, Deakin Library offers guidance through consultations and support materials.
- AI in teaching practices: Explore the Teaching and Learning Tools guide and connect with Digital Learning & Innovation for training and curriculum design support.
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Approved AI tools and technologies: Check the Endorsed software, tools and apps list to see what’s cleared for use and under what conditions. Email genaisupport@deakin.edu.au for hands-on IT assistance.
Disclaimer
These evaluations cover AI functions, tools, and platforms, including freemium and Deakin-licensed options. They were created by Deakin Library staff using a structured framework. Findings are practice-led and based on Library workflows and use cases. They are not endorsements or definitive ratings.
AI changes quickly. Check current features and whether the tool fits your needs.