Today's guest blogger asks: How much do we read today? How do reading habits vary across generations? What should libraries and publishers do to encourage reading?
Resources of the event- Libraries and AI in Practice: How can we bridge AI’s technical, social and ethical dimensions? The first part of the session addressed 'IFLA's Entry Point to Libraries and Artificial Intelligence' document and summarized how we envision its utility for libraries. A case study is also included in the resources, referring to how the National University Library in Singapore has used the document and what they have identified as main learnings and challenges. During the second part, colleagues from the International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) Special Interest Group on Information Literacy (SIG IL) shared experiences on distributing the 'Supercharged by AI' exhibition materials within the UK and then to a global audience, and also launched an open educational resource for IATUL members to share and discover AI literacy tutorials. IFLA then expanded on key highlights from the 'Libraries at the Frontline of AI Literacy' report and how to use it for media/digital literacy advocacy activities in 2026.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming scholarly communications at an unprecedented pace. While some libraries are already integrating AI into their workflows, others are just beginning their journey. The upcoming Springer Nature AI perspectives report, based on interviews with librarians and publishing experts, reveals a wide spectrum of adoption, from cautious exploration to enthusiastic implementation.Â
This panel will explore how AI is reshaping the role of libraries—not only by streamlining internal processes such as metadata cataloguing, predictive analytics, and information discovery, but also by positioning librarians as trusted advisors to researchers navigating AI tools for literature reviews, data analysis, and multilingual support. The discussion will also touch on developments in copyright policy, including the US Copyright Office’s stance on AI training data and the controversial leadership changes at the Library of Congress—raising important questions about the influence of “Big AI” on public institutions and the legal frameworks libraries rely on.
Drawing on real-world examples and insights from the report, the panel will share practical tips and best practices for adopting AI responsibly and ethically. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how libraries can lead in AI literacy, support research integrity, and collaborate with publishers to ensure AI tools are transparent, inclusive, and aligned with scholarly values.
The recording of #20 in IFLA’s Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section’s webinar series is now available below via YouTube and the slides are available on SlideShare.
Tour d’horizon des outils, pratiques et recommandations dans la recherche par Aline Bouchard, conservatrice des bibliothèques, co-responsable de l’URFIST de Paris.
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