by PRP Group, on 05/03/2024
Earlier this year, Arizona State University became the first higher education institution to collaborate with OpenAI, creators of ChatGPT. Meanwhile, academic librarians in other institutions are increasingly embracing artificial intelligence (AI). A recent survey published by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) found that 65% of librarians have a positive or very positive view of AI, and 72% of libraries are actively implementing or exploring potential applications of AI.
While these numbers suggest that librarians are finding ways to incorporate AI into their work, questions remain about how it will impact academic research and the ways in which librarians collaborate with instructors and students. Here’s a look at how librarians are using the technology and planning for an AI-enhanced future.
