Survey of Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Academic Library Acquisitions & Licensing
The idea of using AI as a predictive mechanism, to predict the needs and predilections of scholars, even before they may know them themselves, is not an idea that has yet take root in the academic library community, not even in the research university community. However, hype or not, this idea has very much taken root in many academic disciplines and, consequently, should command considerable interest in the academic library community.
This study looks closely at how 27 academic libraries are using ChatGPT, Bard and AI-enabled Bing, as well as other AI applications, in library acquisitions and licensing.
The study gives precise data on the extent of use of each applications, the amount of time librarians are spending on each, and pinpoints exactly what they are using it for. The report presents data on use for various facet of contract research and development, for data analysis, and for predicting library patron materials demand and preferences, among other uses. Survey respondents also discuss the impact of AI on their personal productivity, their current uses of the technology, and future plans.
- Table 1.1.1 Have you used ChatGPT, Bard or AI-enabled Bing in licensing or acquisitions management? Bard
- Table 1.1.2 Have you used ChatGPT, Bard or AI-enabled Bing in licensing or acquisitions management? Bard Broken out by tuition, $
- Table 1.1.3 Have you used ChatGPT, Bard or AI-enabled Bing in licensing or acquisitions management? Bard Broken out by enrollment
- Table 1.1.4 Have you used ChatGPT, Bard or AI-enabled Bing in licensing or acquisitions management? Bard Broken out by public or private college
- Table 1.1.5 Have you used ChatGPT, Bard or AI-enabled Bing in licensing or acquisitions management? Bard Broken out by type of college or Carnegie Class
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