AI and the Library: A Resource List
Generated via Midjourney using the prompt "simple blue monochrome collage of artificial intelligence. --ar 16:9"

AI and the Library: A Resource List

Interested in learning more about AI in libraries? Below is a brief resource list to help you get started!

On a side note, on Friday, July 28th, I'll be participating in the free, virtual panel discussion Unlocking the Potential: AI Integration in Libraries. You're invited to attend!


Getting Familiar

These links provide an opportunity to consider where and how artificial intelligence might be applied within a library setting, as well as a "virtual petting zoo" where you can get hands-on.

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' 23 resources to get up to speed on AI in 2023

Generative AI Tools: A Petting Zoo

How Can AI Be Used in Libraries?


Free Online Courses

Looking to train up on some of the more popular generative AI tools? Here are some good, free options!

ChatGPT, Midjourney, Firefly, Bard, DALL-E, AI Crash Course

Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn

AI Made Simple: Your Introduction to ChatGPT

Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

Canva AI Text to Image Generator Tutorial

Midjourney 101: Unleash AI for Unique Image Generation


AI and Copyright

AI remains largely uncharted territory with regards to copyright. These links look at some early guidance from the US Copyright Office (including decisions), and early regulatory work taking place in the United States and Europe.

US Copyright Registration Guidance for Works Containing AI-Generated Material

US Copyright Office's Decision Regarding Copyright Protection for Zarya of the Dawn, an AI-assisted creative work.

EU AI Act: first regulation on artificial intelligence.

The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary's Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. Hearing on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property.


Until Next Time!

Photo of Nick Tanzi giving a keynote speech in a convention center. There are audience members in the foreground, seated at a round table, their backs are to the viewer.


I hope you've found these resources useful as we collectively plan for AI's impact on library services. I talk a lot about the intersection of emerging technologies and libraries (AI included); you can find a list of my upcoming appearances here. If your organization is in need of a keynote speaker or some library professional development, feel free to reach out! Finally, I now have on-demand training available through Niche Academy.

Sharell Walker

Associate Professor/ Outreach and Instruction Librarian at Borough of Manhattan Community College

1 年

The link to the event on the 28th is no longer working. Is it still possible to register?

Adam Eric Berkowitz

PhD Student | The University of Alabama | Communication & Information Sciences

1 年

The AI & Copyright resources are excellent and will help me with my research. Thank you for sharing!

Raphael(Ray) Snyders

LIASA | PL(SA) | Senior Librarian | UCT Alumni | UNISA Alumni | Hout Bay High School | SILL2023 | Library Leader | LibrarAIn | Mentor | Speaker

1 年

Tools to enhance our profession and services we have to offer our communities.

Jessica Matthys

Information Services Assistant (Educational Resources and User Services)

1 年

Thank you for collecting all these resources and sharing them! This is going to be a very useful read!

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