Although both tools use artificial intelligence, they were designed for different purposes.
Primo Research Assistant
- Available in CavsSearch
- Helps researchers explore topics
- Provides AI-generated overviews based on scholarly content
- Supports discovery and topic development
AI-Assisted Search
- Available in supported EBSCO databases
- Helps researchers search using natural language
- Supports keyword discovery and search strategy development
- Focuses on finding relevant scholarly content
The Brother Edmond Drouin Library encourages researchers to use both tools appropriately based on their research needs.