The Brother Edmond Drouin Library is proud to offer Primo Research Assistant, an AI-powered tool designed to make academic research more intuitive and accessible. Embedded directly in the Primo Library Search interface, it helps users ask research questions in natural language, refine search strategies, and understand academic content—all while staying grounded in the library’s trusted resources.
How It Works: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Primo Research Assistant uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), a method that combines:
- Retrieval: Searching the library’s curated collection in real time.
- Generation: Summarizing and explaining the retrieved content using AI.
This ensures that responses are both accurate and grounded in real sources—not speculative or web-based.
What’s Included—and What’s Not
Primo Research Assistant is limited to the Brother Edmond Drouin Library’s collection, which means:
Included:
- Peer-reviewed journal articles
- E-books and digital reference works
- Licensed databases and academic repositories
Not Included:
- Open web content (e.g., Wikipedia, blogs)
- AI-generated text without source backing
- Commercial or non-academic websites
This focus keeps your research credible, citable, and aligned with academic standards.
Why It Matters
By narrowing results to the library’s holdings, Primo Research Assistant supports:
- Students seeking trustworthy sources
- Faculty guiding research assignments
- Staff helping patrons navigate scholarly databases
Try it today in CavsSEARCH and experience a more focused, reliable way to explore your library.