The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is prompting libraries to increasingly define their relationship with the technology. As I speak with library professionals in the US and abroad, there are some themes I see developing. Administrators Want a Blueprint for AI Adoption! Unfortunately, the road to emerging technologies in the library is often unpaved, andContinue reading “AI in Libraries: Notes from the Field”
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Library Tech Trends for 2024
What are the library tech trends for 2024? In many ways we can expect a year that will be shaped by artificial intelligence and how we react to it. The Outlook for Library Digital Collections Financial Constraints Continuing a long-standing trend, libraries will make sizable investments in their collections of ebooks, audiobooks, streaming movies/music, e-magazines,Continue reading “Library Tech Trends for 2024”
Implementing AI in Libraries in Our Uncertain Environment
When I speak with library professionals in the U.S. and abroad, they commonly voice their frustration in trying to plan for AI implementation in such an uncertain environment. With that in mind, here’s some tips to help you get started implementing artificial intelligence at your library. What’s the Current Regulatory Environment? As it stands rightContinue reading “Implementing AI in Libraries in Our Uncertain Environment”