Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Academic Libraries: A Leadership Perspective

Abstract

In recent years, discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) have surged in conferences and journals of academic libraries. It is obvious that AI has become one of the most frequently mentioned topics in professional circles and our organizations at the present. The potential impact and implications of AI on academic libraries and higher education have sparked interesting debates, drawing mixed reactions from our community. Some view AI as an opportunity for libraries, while others approach it with caution. This dichotomy of opinions and the growing fascination with AI tools like ChatGPT reminds me of the advent of Google and other search engines more than two decades ago.