Meet ‘Research Assistant'

The Library’s new AI powered search tool

Published on the 12 March 2026

Research Assistant is a new generative AI tool available in the Library collection designed to help you begin your research with confidence.

Using natural language, you can ask questions, explore topics, and uncover relevant academic resources quickly and intuitively.

Jumpstart your search	Ask a question in your own words and receive a generated overview of your topic, grounded in academic sources.
Find relevant resources instantly	Discover at least five useful items that relate to your query, and browse the full results list for deeper exploration.
Search in multiple languages	Research Assistant supports queries in languages beyond English—making global research more accessible.
Seamless access	Simply sign in to your MyLibrary account to use Research Assistant within the Library collection.

Take your Research Assistant for a test drive today!*

*Content limitations:

To ensure accuracy and reliability, Research Assistant draws only on metadata and abstracts. It does not include:

News content, such as newspaper articles, newsletters, or other textbased news sources