Ethical AI and Librarianship
A Resource Guide
Articles
Adu, L. (2023, November 5). What ethics do I need to consider when using AI? Livi Adu’ Blog. https://www.muchaduabout.com/post/what-ethics-do-i-need-to-consider-when-using-ai (See More ⮕)
American Libraries Magazine. (2024, March 1). Realizing potential—Libraries employ (and investigate) artificial intelligence. American Libraries Magazine. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2024/03/01/realizing-potential/ (See More ⮕)[Pending]
Bauld, A. (2023, August 31). Librarians can play a key role implementing artificial intelligence in schools. School Library Journal. https://www.slj.com/story/Librarians-Can-Play-a-Key-Role-Implementing-Artificial-Intelligence-in-Schools (See More ⮕)[Pending]
Bradley, F. (2023, February 19). AI and the future of information literacy and information ethics. Fiona Bradley’s Blog. https://www.fionabradley.com/posts/ai-future-information-literacy-information-ethics/ (See More ⮕)
Bryant, R. (2024, May 23). Imagining library futures using AI and machine learning. Hanging Together. https://hangingtogether.org/imagining-library-futures-using-ai-and-machine-learning/ (See More ⮕)
Canadian Association of Research Libraries. (2023, December 15). CARL response to the consultation on copyright in the age of generative AI. Canadian Association of Research Libraries. https://www.carl-abrc.ca/influencing-policy/copyright/carl-response-to-the-consultation-on-copyright-in-the-age-of-generative-ai/ (See More ⮕)
Cox, A. M., & Mazumdar, S. (2022). Defining artificial intelligence for librarians. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 56(2), 330–340. https://doi.org/10.1177/09610006221142029 (See More ⮕)[Pending]
Craddock, I., & Wilson, K. (2024, May 23). An AI toolbox for librarians. School Library Journal. https://www.slj.com/story/an-ai-toolboxlfor-librarians-artificial-intelligence (See More ⮕)
Dempsey, L. (2023, November 12). Generative AI and libraries: Seven contexts. LorcanDempsey.Net. https://www.lorcandempsey.net/generative-ai-and-libraries-7-contexts/ (See More ⮕)
Dikow, R., DiPietro, C., Trizna, M., BredenbeckCorp, H., Bursell, M., Ekwealor, J., Hodel, R., Lopez, N., Mattingly, W., Munro, J., Naples, R., Oubre, C., Robarge, D., Snyder, S., Spillane, J., Tomerlin, M. J., Villanueva, L., & White, A. (2023). Developing responsible AI practices at the Smithsonian Institution. Research Ideas and Outcomes, 9, e113334. https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.9.e113334 (See More ⮕)
Gunter, D. (2024, February 12). AI challenges for librarians. Research Information. https://www.researchinformation.info/analysis-opinion/ai-challenges-librarians/ (See More ⮕)[Pending]
Haffenden, C., Fano, E., Malmsten, M., & Börjeson, L. (2023). Making and using AI in the library: Creating a BERT model at the national library of Sweden. College & Research Libraries, 84(1), 30–48. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.84.1.30 (See More ⮕)
Huang, C., Samek, T., & Shiri, A. (2024). AI and ethics: Ethical and educational perspectives for LIS. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 62(4), 351–365. https://doi.org/10.3138/jelis-62-4-2020-0106 (See More ⮕)
InterPARES Trust AI. (2023). Employing AI for retention & disposition in digital information and recordkeeping systems—Survey report (pp. 1–40). InterPARES Trust AI. https://interparestrustai.org/assets/public/dissemination/AA01-EmployingAIforRetentionDispositioninDigitalInformationandRecordkeepingSystems-UserSurveyFinalReportJune302023.pdf (See More ⮕)
James, A. B., & Filgo, E. H. (2024). Where does ChatGPT fit into the Framework for Information Literacy? The possibilities and problems of AI in library instruction. College & Research Libraries News, 84(9), 334–341. https://doi.org/10.5860/crln.84.9.334 (See More ⮕)
Klosek, K. (2023, February 23). Applying intellectual property law to AI: An interview with Betsy Rosenblatt. Association of Research Libraries. https://www.arl.org/blog/applying-intellectual-property-law-to-ai-an-interview-with-betsy-rosenblatt/ (See More ⮕)
Klosek, K. (2024, April 18). Protecting AI usage and training rights: Three ideas for congress. Association of Research Libraries. https://www.arl.org/blog/protecting-ai-usage-and-training-rights-three-ideas-for-congress/ (See More ⮕)[Pending]
Lo, L. S. (2023). An initial interpretation of the U.S. Department of Education’s AI report: Implications and recommendations for academic libraries. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 49(5), 102761. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2023.102761 (See More ⮕)
Lo, L. S. (2024). Evaluating AI literacy in academic libraries: A survey study with a focus on U.S. employees. College & Research Libraries, 85(5), Article 5. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.85.5.635 (See More ⮕)
Luca, E., Narayan, B., & Cox, A. (2023). Artificial intelligence and robots for the library and information professions. Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 71(3), 185–188. https://doi.org/10.1080/24750158.2022.2104814 (See More ⮕)[Pending]
Marchionini, G. (2023, October 25). Information and library professionals’ responsibilities in an AI-augmented world. Medium. https://marchionini.medium.com/ils-professionals-responsibilities-in-an-ai-augmented-world-8ecb17eedaf3 (See More ⮕)
Miller, M. (2023, March 30). Using GPT on library collections. Matt Miller’s Blog. https://thisismattmiller.com/post/using-gpt-on-library-collections/ (See More ⮕)
Ridley, M., & Pawlick-Potts, D. (2021). Algorithmic literacy and the role for libraries. Information Technology and Libraries, 40(2), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v40i2.12963 (See More ⮕)
Udell, E. (2024, March 1). The world of AI: How libraries are integrating and navigating this powerful technology. American Libraries Magazine. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2024/03/01/the-world-of-ai/ (See More ⮕)[Pending]
Wang, X., Babski, D., Long, C., Savage, D., Steeves, C., & Vitale, C. H. (2024, May 22). AI and libraries: Strengths in a digital tomorrow. Association of Research Libraries. https://www.arl.org/blog/ai-and-libraries-strengths-in-a-digital-tomorrow/ (See More ⮕)