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National Forum
2003
Artificial Intelligence and
Virtual Librarianship
David Bennett
Robert Morris University Library
Sylvie - 2000
Sylvie was…
PC based
Stand alone
Julia - 2002
Julia was…
Web based
(Internet Explorer 5 only)
Required three plugins
1. Flash 5
2. Microsoft Speech API
3. Lernout & Hauspie TTS
Libby – (2003)
Libby
Libby is…
Web-based
Only needs flash
Mac or PC
IE or Netscape
Ramona
Developed by
Ray Kurzweil
Requires FX Player
version 1.80
http://www.kurzweilai.net
Libby - Library Agent
• Combines Natural Language Processing,
Artificial Intelligence, Text-To-Speech, and
Animation
• Developed by Conversive, Inc.
• Answers questions, directs users, displays
web pages
• Templates for quick start in developing
library applications
Issues
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Turing test vs Business model
Specialization improves context
Learning new knowledge
Scripting
Spelling errors
Voice recognition
ADA compliance
Contact Information
• David Bennett [email protected]
• Conversive, Inc.
http://www.conversive.com
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