AI in action: practical ways library staff can leverage AI
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2025-06-05
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Abstract
This presentation explores practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) for library staff. As AI continues to transform academic work, it is increasingly important for library professionals to understand these tools to better support their patrons. The session demonstrates how AI can streamline tasks such as composing emails, crafting announcements and social media posts, generating custom images for LibGuides, library news, and presentations, and assisting with citation and bibliography creation. Additional uses, including idea generation and content planning, are also discussed. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to enhance efficiency, creativity, and service quality, while learning how to critically evaluate AI-generated content. This presentation was delivered at the Boston Library Consortium Forum on June 5, 2025, at Boston University.
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Presentation at 2025 BLC Forum.
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A Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license has been included on the final slide, which can also be noted in OpenBU.