Just out from IFLA/De Gruyter: New Horizons in Artificial Intelligence in Libraries
30 January 2025
Originating from an IFLA Artificial Intelligence SIG Satellite Conference and the IFLA Information Technology Section membership, this volume brings together insights from leading experts around the globe. It explores the cutting-edge intersection of AI technologies, digital infrastructures, and library services, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations.
Through detailed case studies and expert analysis, the volume examines how libraries are implementing machine learning, natural language processing, and other AI technologies to streamline operations and further develop services. Thanks to IFLA’s generous sponsorship, the book is available both in print and as an open access download. It is designed for library and information research center professionals across academic, research, special, national, and public institutions—from AI beginners to advanced practitioners including extensive supplementary resources and links in the online version.
The book also addresses crucial questions about AI integration, ethical considerations and ‘human’ staff training needs in an AI-driven world. It is both a practical guide and a strategic roadmap for libraries looking to embrace AI technologies while maintaining their mission.
The book is published in Open Access and includes 23 chapters, a glossary and two resource sets.
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New Horizons in Artificial Intelligence in Libraries
There is increasing use of AI technologies in many aspects of library operations and types of libraries. This ranges across public, national, research, academic and special libraries and includes public and reference services, automated classification, special and research collections, archives and ...