Libraries, Archives, Museums: Technology Trends: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

How Are Libraries Using AI?

AI in Libraries
This group of resources from Georgia Public Library Services offers a nice overview of AI and how it might be applied in libraries.
How Can AI Be Used in Libraries?
The Digital Librarian (blog) explores the ways AI might be used in a library setting. January 23, 2023
Realizing Potential: Libraries employ (and investigate) artificial intelligence
As many types of AI become commonplace, library workers in particular will be at the forefront of evaluating their significance in the information realm. American Libraries touched base with professionals at five public, school, and academic libraries who are using, and innovating with, this emerging technology. - March 1, 2024

Generative AI Tutorials from University of Arizona Libraries
These tutorials from librarians at the University of Arizona introduce AI concepts.
Nicole Hennig: Helping librarians and educators stay current with the best new technologies.
Nicole Hennig is an e-learning developer at the University of Arizona Libraries and an AI education specialist, helping librarians, & educators stay current with new technologies.

10 Reasons Why AI May be Overrated | NPR
Greg Rosalsky, co-host of the NPR show, The Indicator from Planet Money, contemplates why AI might be overrated.
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
First published Thu Apr 30, 2020.
Müller, Vincent C., "Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2023 Edition), Edward N. Zalta & Uri Nodelman (eds.), URL = .
The Risks for Libraries in AI Avoidance | The Digital Librarian
The Digital Librarian blog tackles the possible consequences for libraries of avoiding AI. Published July 17, 2024.
Why Prompt Engineering is (Still) An Essential Skill | Forbes
This article from October 2025 discusses why good prompt engineering is important, and how to use generative AI better through prompting.
Chatting Isn’t Training: Demystifying Memory in LLMs | Choice 360
This article from Choice 360 explores how Large Language Models handle information entered by users, and how you can adjust your privacy settings.

Posted on October 15, 2025.
Authors:
Nicole Hennig, Chad Mairn, Kevin Leary

AI Atlas | CNET
News, tools, and more from the editors of CNET.
Lifehacker Tech - AI | LIfehacker
Lifehacker offers AI articles, reviews, and critiques.

These examples come from libraries around the country.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Usage Policy | Kenosha Public Library
Opens as a PDF. This policy is from Kenosha, WI. Retrieved 2025-11-20. The library's website is here: https://mykpl.info/
Staff AI Usage Policy | Hastings Public Library
Opens as a PDF. This policy is from Hastings, Michigan, and covers staff use of AI. Retrieved 2025-11-20. The library's website is here:
https://www.hastingspubliclibrary.org
Artificial Intelligence Policy | Holderness Free Library
Opens as PDF. This policy comes from Holderness Free Library in New Hampshire. Retrieved 2025-11-20. The library's website is here:
https://www.holdernessfreelibrary.org

Definitions from Oxford Languages

ar·ti·fi·cial in·tel·li·gence

/ˈärdəˌfiSH(ə)l ənˈteləj(ə)ns/

noun

noun: artificial intelligence; noun: AI

the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.

Timeline of Artificial Intelligence | Wikipedia
This timeline lays out the development of Artificial Intelligence, from antiquity to the present.
Living with AI | Lifehacker
This series of articles from the technology site, Lifehacker, explores the place of AI in our lives today.
A Glossary of AI Words Everyone Should Know | Lifehacker
From "machine learning" and "hallucinations" to "generative AI" and "neural networks," this glossary will help you understand the language of AI.
ChatGPT Glossary: 44 AI Terms that Everyone Should Know | CNET
"With Google, Microsoft, Meta and just about every other company getting into AI, it can be hard to keep up with the latest terminology. This glossary is your one-stop shop." CNET, May 2024. Updated November 2025.
Next Gen AI: Libraries Work with ChatGPT and Other Emerging AI Tools | Library Journal
January 8, 2024
ChatGPT and Generative AI Guide - Massachusetts Library System
This guide to AI in libraries offers links to lots of articles and information sources that are of interest to libraries - particularly public libraries.