Artificial Intelligence Library News

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Dec 3, 2025, 6:00 PM

School of Computing and Information, University of Pittsburgh November 10, 2025 Elaine L. Westbrooks, the Carl A. Kroch University Librarian and Vice Provost at Cornell University, was a featured speaker for the Dean’s Spotlight Series of the School of Computing and Information at the University of Pittsburgh, which highlights industry and... This year’s series focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with various fields and careers, and explores the pros and cons of this emerging technology. Westbrook delivered her talk on Oct.

16 on “Scientific publishing and the scholarly communication ecosystem in the Age of AI.” “We already see that the most basic questions that we used to address at the reference desk are no longer asked because of Google and AI,” Westbrooks said, noting how AI is transforming library... “Library hours, location of books—are no longer asked. On the flip side, the questions that do come through are far more complex and require subject expertise to appropriately answer.” Westbrooks emphasized that while she does not consider herself an expert in AI, she recognizes that as an evolving tool, research libraries should be conscious of smart uses of AI, utilizing it to make... Books rest on a shelves at Langdell Hall, which houses the Harvard Law School library, Wednesday, Feb.

26, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) A bicyclist walks by Langdell Hall, the Harvard Law Library, on the Harvard Law School campus at Harvard University, Aug. 1, 2005, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) Greg Leppert, executive director at the Institutional Data Initiative, poses at Langdell Hall, which houses the Harvard Law School library, Wednesday, Feb.

26, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Greg Leppert, executive director at the Institutional Data Initiative, poses at Langdell Hall, which houses the Harvard Law School library, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) CAMBRIDGE, Mass.

(AP) — Everything ever said on the internet was just the start of teaching artificial intelligence about humanity. Tech companies are now tapping into an older repository of knowledge: the library stacks. CHICAGO — In the form of generative AI, libraries are facing technological transformation of unprecedented speed and scale. Both controversial and disruptive, the sudden ubiquity of AI has already triggered uncertainty as well as the need for rapid adaptation. As AI reshapes how humans learn, work, and interact with information, libraries across the ecosystem—from public to academic, from school to special libraries—must resist the temptation to merely serve as static support and instead... “Generative AI and Libraries: Claiming Our Place in the Center of a Shared Future,” published by ALA Editions in collaboration with Core Publishing, offers a compelling vision for libraries to claim their central role...

Authors Michael Hanegan and Chris Rosser persuasively demonstrate why libraries are uniquely positioned to lead AI’s ethical and human-centered integration within communities. Blending theory and concepts with an unswervingly pragmatic approach, from this book readers will: Hanegan is the founder and chief research officer of the Center for the Future of Learning and Work. He is an adjunct professor at Rose State College and the University of Central Oklahoma. His research and practice spans K–12 schools, higher education, the library ecosystem, and industry to cultivate and sustain human-centered approaches to the future of learning and work. Rosser is First Year and Transfer Experience Librarian and Oklahoma State University.

From 2009 to 2024, Chris served as an instructional and Theological Librarian at Oklahoma Christian University. His expertise centers around pedagogy, instructional design, and innovative approaches to learning, including gamification, and AI-empowered learning. His work has been featured at the American Library Association annual conference, American Theological Librarian Association, Oklahoma Association of College and Research Libraries, Transformative Learning Conference, and Christian Scholar’s Conference. The former Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), the Library Information Technology Association (LITA), and the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) are now Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, a division of ALA. Its mission is to cultivate and amplify the collective expertise of library workers in core functions through community building, advocacy, and learning. ALA Store purchases fund advocacy, awareness and accreditation programs for library and information professionals worldwide.

ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman publishes resources used by library and information professionals, scholars, students, and educators to improve programs and services, build on best practices, enhance pedagogy, share research, develop leadership, and promote advocacy. ALA authors and developers are leaders in their fields, and their content is published in a variety of print and electronic formats. Contact ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman at editionsmarketing@ala.org. Court permanently blocks Trump’s executive order to dismantle federal agency for America’s libraries Did you know that over 60%* of libraries are actively planning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their services? A vital aspect of this change is understanding how AI can enhance library services.

Advanced applications such as personalized recommendations for users or predictive models for space planning are already delivering impressive outcomes. Did you know that over 60%* of libraries are actively planning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their services? A vital aspect of this change is understanding how AI can enhance library services. Advanced applications such as personalized recommendations for users or predictive models for space planning are already delivering impressive outcomes. These tools not only streamline operations but also provide a more tailored and impactful experience for students, faculty and researchers. A whitepaper from Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, entitled Generative AI and the future of library services, explores the opportunities and challenges of this changing technology environment.

The whitepaper shares fresh data and the perspectives of librarians as they navigate the future. Read on for highlights from the whitepaper. Generative AI represents a significant leap in artificial intelligence, capable of generating new content or data rather than merely identifying patterns. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, introduced in 2022, marked a watershed moment, bringing Generative AI to the masses with its user-friendly interface and context-aware conversational abilities. You have /5 articles left.Sign up for a free account or log in. Stony Brook’s library recently became one of the first academic libraries in the nation to hire a director of AI.

Inside Higher Ed | Moor Studio/Getty Images The higher education sector is awash with hype about the potential of rapidly evolving generative AI tools that promise to revolutionize learning, research and work. Even as some AI tools’ developers are predicting the technology may soon replace a significant share of entry-level white collar jobs, many institutions—including the University of Florida, the California State University system and Ohio... The rise of AI is also prompting questions from students and faculty about how and when to use it in a meaningful, ethical manner. But the guidance is still far from clear at most institutions; a recent Inside Higher Ed survey found that the vast majority of campuses have yet to adopt comprehensive AI strategies. College & Research Libraries News (C&RL News) is the official newsmagazine and publication of record of the Association of College & Research Libraries, providing articles on the latest trends and practices affecting academic and...

C&RL News became an online-only publication beginning with the January 2022 issue. Members of the ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee: Brian D. Quigley (chair) is head of the sciences division at the University of California, Berkeley Library, email: bquigley@berkeley.edu. Thomas R. Caswell (vice-chair) is associate dean for academic engagement at the University of Central Florida Libraries, email: thomas.caswell@ucf.edu. Jennie M.

Burroughs is senior program advisor and researcher at the University of Minnesota Libraries, email: jburroug@umn.edu. Laura Costello is director of access and information services at the University of Minnesota Libraries, email: cost0116@umn.edu. cristalan ‘tal’ ness is linguistics librarian and social sciences resident librarian at the University of Michigan, email: cness@umich.edu. Kristin Van Diest is digital publishing librarian at Texas State University, email: kvandiest@txstate.edu. Minglu Wang is research data management librarian at York University, email: mingluwa@yorku.ca. Anna Yang is science librarian at Santa Clara University, email: ayang3@scu.edu.

ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee Members of the ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee: Brian D. Quigley (chair) is head of the sciences division at the University of California, Berkeley Library, email: bquigley@berkeley.edu. Thomas R. Caswell (vice-chair) is associate dean for academic engagement at the University of Central Florida Libraries, email: thomas.caswell@ucf.edu. Jennie M.

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In today’s fast-paced world, libraries must keep up with the changing times in order to remain relevant. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most promising technologies that can help libraries achieve this goal. AI can help libraries automate processes, provide personalized services, and improve user experiences. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and AI is no exception. Libraries have an ethical and equitable promise to their users, and AI must be deployed in a way that upholds these promises. This study explores the ethical and equitable use of AI in libraries, how it can empower users, and what librarians need to consider when implementing AI.

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