Generative AI and libraries : claiming our place in the center of a shared future / Michael Hanegan and Chris Rosser.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hanegan, Michael, Author.

Rosser, Chris (Librarian), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artificial intelligence--Library applications.

Artificial intelligence.

Physical Description:

xvi, 144 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : ALA Editions in collaboration with Core, 2025.

Summary:

"In this book, authors explore the relationship between generative AI and libraries, using personal experiences as examples for how to implement and strategically use AI in library settings"-- Provided by publisher.

"In the form of generative AI, libraries are facing technological transformation of unprecedented speed and scale. Both controversial and disruptive, the sudden ubiquity of AI has already triggered uncertainty as well as the need for rapid adaptation. As AI reshapes how humans learn, work, and interact with information, libraries across the ecosystem-from public to academic, from school to special libraries-must resist the temptation to merely serve as static support and instead claim the center by becoming a dynamic, positive influence. Because, as the authors of this book persuasively argue, libraries are uniquely positioned to lead AI's ethical and human-centered integration within communities. Blending theory and concepts with an unswervingly pragmatic approach, from this book readers will be introduced to foundational principles and frameworks for navigating the so-called "Age of Intelligence" that provide useful guiderails no matter how AI technology actively evolves; delve into the complex ethical considerations of AI, including bias, equity, privacy, misinformation, and the potential impact on human agency and dignity; receive guidance related to stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and the need for continuous learning and adaptation; discover practical models for evaluating and implementing AI tools thoughtfully and effectively in ways that align with libraries' values and mission; become familiar with STACKS, an approach for learning, problem solving, and innovation with generative AI; explore AI literacy as an expression of metaliteracy using seven frames for instruction and learning; and walk away with a sense of how libraries can actively define their essential role as leaders and shapers of the AI landscape, ensuring their continued value and preventing marginalization. As this book demonstrates, by embracing their unique position as ethical stewards and trusted guides, libraries have an unprecedented opportunity to shape how AI transforms society-not from the margins, but from the center of a shared future"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction : libraries claim the center

pt. 1. Foundations of AI in libraries.

The future of learning and work in libraries

The human-centered paradigm

Essential concepts and definitions

pt. 2. Strategic implimentation of AI in libraries.

The AI integration process

A framework for AI adoption

The unseen cost and possibilities of AI integration

pt. 3. The future of libraries in the age of intelligence.

Metaliteracy : exploring the intersections of AI and the ACRL framework

STACKS : an approach for learning, problem-solving, and innovation with generative AI

Conclusion : first steps for libraries in the age of intelligence.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Hanegan, Michael Generative AI and libraries

ISBN:

9798892553100

OCLC:

1509723639