This report presents the findings from a global survey of over 1,500 librarians, including academic, national, and public libraries. It explores current trends, challenges, and opportunities in library services, with a special focus on the adoption and impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The report highlights the evolving role of AI in libraries, examining both the benefits, such as enhanced content discovery and increased efficiency, and concerns, such as budget constraints and the skills gap. It also covers related topics like sustainability, diversity, open access, and open science. Key Themes: AI in libraries, content discovery, research support, sustainability, diversity, open access, technological change, library innovation.
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Table of Contents
- Foreword 2
- The quickening pace of technological advancement in particular generative artificial intelligence GenAI is reshaping the landscape for all. 2
- Executive summary 3
- Introduction 3
- Survey methodology and demographics 3
- Findings 3
- Conclusion and recommendations 3
- Driving innovation 3
- Looking ahead 3
- Executive summary 4
- The survey exposed several key findings 5
- Introduction 6
- Survey methodology and demographics 7
- Findings 8
- AI plans on the rise academic libraries leading the way 8
- AI advances the library mission 9
- Librarians see promise and pitfalls in AI adoption 11
- What librarians think open access sustainability inclusion diversity 13
- Public libraries survey snapshot 14
- Conclusion and recommendations 17
- Recommendations 18
- We are a partner to over 26000 libraries in 145 countries. 19
- Clarivate has been partnering with libraries since 1938. 19
- Driving innovation 19
- Looking ahead 20
- We are at an early stage of AI implementation. Continuously monitoring the impact of AI on library operations and services will be critical. 20
- Learn more about Clarivate solutions including AI resources 21
