Sample Prompt
Building Your Prompt Library
Create a personal “prompt library” of effective setups for different library tasks. Here are some examples to get you started:
Daily Organizer Prompt
“I am a librarian at [Library Name]. I am about to start my day. Can you help me organize my day? I have my main responsibilities here [INSERT], and I need your help in prioritizing how to work today. Please create a complete calendar for my day, divide up my tasks, note when I have meetings, and block out time for meeting prep, follow-up, and emails.”
Program Planning Prompt
“You’re helping me plan a library program on digital literacy for seniors. Please: (1) Generate a list of relevant topics to cover, (2) Create an engaging program title and description, (3) Draft a sample social media post to promote it, (4) Develop 3 interactive activities, and (5) Suggest resources for further learning.”
Key Benefits of a Prompt Library
- Consistency: Get similar style/tone across multiple conversations
- Efficiency: Avoid repeating the same instructions
- Better Answers: Receive responses tailored to your specific needs
Pro Tips
- Start new chats with a clear “role definition” for the AI
- Think critically about the type of expert you want help from
- Be specific about format, tone, and constraints for your output
- Save effective prompts as templates for future use
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