Embedding Research Integrity into Every Research Journey

In today’s research landscape, research integrity matters more than ever. With the rise of AI-generated content, paper mills, and inconsistent peer review practices, students and researchers are often left questioning the reliability of the sources they encounter. At the same time, many begin their research journeys on platforms like Google Scholar or PubMed—without clear, accessible indicators of credibility.

Join Lean Library and Signals for an in-depth discussion on how technology can help strengthen research integrity and rebuild trust in academic resources. Together, we’ll explore the key challenges in this space, the library’s essential role in promoting information literacy, and how Lean Library’s new integration with Signals brings transparency and trust directly into researchers’ everyday workflows.

Through visual and easy-to-understand research integrity badges, Lean Library and Signals are helping libraries guide their users toward trustworthy sources, empowering students and researchers to think critically, cite responsibly, and uphold academic integrity in their work.

This session will cover:

• The evolving landscape of research integrity — from the impact of generative AI to the growing need for transparency in scholarly publishing.
• Why research integrity matters — and what it means for researchers, librarians, and institutions striving to safeguard academic standards.
• The researcher’s challenge — navigating online content without clear reliability indicators, and how libraries can support information literacy and critical thinking.
• Technology’s role in ethical research — how tools like Lean Library and Signals are embedding integrity and trust into the research workflow.
• A closer look at research integrity badges — how these visual indicators guide users toward credible, verified sources and reinforce confidence at every stage of discovery.

Register Now