Primo Research Assistant guide
Welcome to the Primo Research Assistant guide! This innovative tool is designed to enhance your research experience at the HKMU Library (LibSearch). Primo Research Assistant leverages generative AI technology to provide intuitive natural language search capabilities, making it easier for users to find relevant information. Whether you're working on assignments, projects, or scholarly research, Primo Research Assistant is a new feature to support your academic journey by simplifying and enriching your search process.
Key Features of Primo Research Assistant
| A. | Semantic Search and Natural Language Queries | |
| Users can interact with the system using everyday language, making the search process more intuitive and user-friendly. | ||
| B. | Immediate Answers with References | |
| The tool provides immediate answers based on the top five most relevant sources, complete with links. This allows users to quickly grasp new topics and access reference materials. | ||
| C. | Search Suggestions | |
| Primo Research Assistant offers related suggestions to help users expand their topics and delve deeper into their research, fostering a more comprehensive understanding. | ||
| D. | Easily Go Beyond the Results | |
| Users can transform simple queries into precise Boolean searches by clicking the “View More Results” button, enabling them to locate additional resources via HKMU LibSearch. |
How to access to Primo Research Assistant
After signed in to your HKMU account, users may access in just 2 steps:
| 1. | Do a search in the LibSearch tab; OR Click on "Advanced Search" | |
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| 2. | Click on “Research Assistant” tab located at the top or at the right. | |
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| Type your question and enjoy the new feature! | ||
Library Guides
HKMU ChatGPT Portal
| HKMU ChatGPT Web Portal |
HKMU login required
You may use HKMU ChatGPT Portal for your study by:
- Idea Generation: It can provide ideas for names or concepts, which could be useful for projects, assignments, or creative endeavors.
- Explanations on diverse topics: It can provide detailed explanations on a wide range of subjects, enhancing understanding of complex concepts.
- Writing support: It can assist with writing tasks, including emails and other academic documents.
- Summarizing figures: It can summarize data and figures, making it easier to grasp key points.
- Image understanding, generation for promotional materials: It can analyze and generate images, useful for creating promotional content.
- Help with programming: It could answer user queries regarding coding or programming.
- Audio/video transcription: It can assist with transcribing audio and video recordings of meetings, making it easier to review and reference discussions.
For more details about the HKMU ChatGPT Portal, please visit the ITO webpage.
| The Library has no preferences for any particular AI tool. Users are recommended to be mindful of what personal information they expose while utilizing AI tools. |