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Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Librarianship. National Forum 2003. 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
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Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Librarianship National Forum 2003 David Bennett Robert Morris University Library
Sylvie - 2000 Sylvie was… PC based Stand alone
Julia was… Web based (Internet Explorer 5 only) Required three plugins 1. Flash 5 2. Microsoft Speech API 3. Lernout & Hauspie TTS
Libby Libby is… Web-based Only needs flash Mac or PC IE or Netscape
RamonaDeveloped byRay KurzweilRequires FX Player version 1.80http://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 • Turing test vs Business model • Specialization improves context • Learning new knowledge • Scripting • Spelling errors • Voice recognition • ADA compliance
Contact Information • David Bennett bennett@rmu.edu • Conversive, Inc. http://www.conversive.com