Answered By: Brian Richards
Last Updated: Sep 17, 2026     Views: 17

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.

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