Artificial Intelligence in Modern Academic Libraries
Artificial intelligence technology brings a host of benefits and challenges for publishers and librarians alike. We asked several experts to share their views and experiences on navigating the evolving AI landscape.
This post is part of a series that provides think pieces and resources for academic librarians.
Will artificial intelligence (AI) usher in doomsday, or is it the harbinger of a new golden age? What is its current role, and what should its role be in a university setting? We invited two panels of AI experts in their respective fields to answer nothing less than these fundamental questions
1. Academic Libraries Reimagined
In the professional sharing series “Academic Libraries Reimagined”, Victoria Caplan, Head of Information Instruction and Collection Services at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Library, shared 8 essential takeaways gathered while adopting AI in an academic library. Would you have guessed that reading science fiction to stay realistic about AI is one of them?
Next, university librarian Shameem Nilofar drew on her experience at Singapore Management University to discuss AI education frameworks, literacy programs, and applications. Her credo in the process: “Don’t panic, have fun!”
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2. Artificial Intelligence: The Great Divider!
Our second AI webinar, titled “Artificial Intelligence: The Great Divider!”, featured insights from three experts. First, Dr Andres Guadamuz, Reader in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Sussex, talked about the dizzying pace of AI development, and how large language models (LLMs) “dropped like a bomb” on academia.
Afterwards, Dave Puplett, Associate Director for Libraries and Academic Enhancement, shared how the University of Greenwich is aiming to be “the best modern university in the UK by 2030”, and discussed the role digital principles and a thoughtful approach to AI might play in support of this ambitious goal.
Lastly, Svein Arne Brygfjeld, head of the AI-Lab at the National Library of Norway, delved into the development of AI tools aimed at enhancing library services and workflows. Among other things, he highlighted a new AI-based bibliography assistant designed to improve access to Sami literature.
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We hope you find value in the insights shared by our experts and encourage you to stay tuned for upcoming panels in the future!
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