The Primo Research Assistant has launched on the SU Library Search . This generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool – using OpenAI’s GPT–4o mini’s Large Language Model (LLM) – enables users to research a topic in natural language, using library and expanded academic electronic resources. In the process of retrieving results, it summarises the most pertinent information from the five top-ranked articles or other e-resources that can best address your question. It allows you to expand to more results where you can either tweak the Boolean query or filter your results to find more verified sources to assist in your research.

Phrase your question to give enough context as the assistant does not (yet) allow follow-up questions. The assistant now saves your questions between sessions. Access this tool by logging in on Library Search, the search function on the library home page.

Please note that you have to click on this feature in Library Search to use it, see the two options marked with yellow circles below:

Read more about this feature here: Getting started with Primo Research Assistant 

Read this detailed review of the Primo Research Assistant by Aaron Tay.

Enquiries or feedback: Natasja Malherbe, Tel: 021 808 2845