Libraries and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

"Artificial intelligence (AI) is also referred to as machine learning (ML) although they are different. Similarly, Large Language Models (LLMs) are often referred to as AI and fit under the umbrella of AI with ML but neither demonstrates actual intelligence."

2 part series on AI for public library staff.

"This article explores the impact of AI on libraries and professionals, highlighting how AI can improve information organization, accessibility, user services, and library analytics. It also emphasizes the importance of AI literacy for both librarians and patrons in today's society."

Understanding Generative AI

From the Alan Turing Institute

"The release of ChatGPT and similar AI tools that generate content including text, images, and audio has prompted both excitement and apprehension among leaders, faculty, students, and others in higher education."

Perspectives from Instruction Librarians and Current Information Literacy Tools

School Libraries: Ready to Lead AI Adoption. AI Scope and Sequence for PreK-12 Instruction with Learning Concepts.

Review of the top 10 sources for librarians to learn about utilizing AI.

Launched in April 2024 by Governor Kathy Hochul, Empire AI is a bold partnership of New York’s leading public and private universities coming together to establish a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence computing center, housed at SUNY’s University at Buffalo. Empire AI is already facilitating statewide innovation, research, and development of AI technologies.

Library Trends Articlke by Leo S. Lo

Artificial intelligence: It’s on your mind, and it’s on your students’ minds. Why not spend some time this summer diving into AI literacy? Make sure students understand how AI and algorithms work — and how to think critically about news and information produced with these technologies.

"The ‘IFLA Entry Point to Libraries and AI’ is intended to be a tool to support librarians in the assessment of ethical AI use. The document provides librarians with a list of key considerations and scenarios to evaluate and discuss the benefits and risks of adopting AI use within library premises."

To help library workers teach adults about digital literacy and topics like AI that are swiftly becoming part of daily life, the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office offers a free webinar series, “Media Literacy Education for Adult Audiences: Architecture of the Internet,” which focuses on topics in the recently published Media Literacy for Adults: Architecture of the Internet Programming Guide.