Ethical AI and Librarianship
A Resource Guide
LC Labs Artificial Intelligence Planning Framework
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| Title | LC Labs Artificial Intelligence Planning Framework |
| Type | Guidelines & Policies |
| Creator | Library of Congress Labs |
| Link | https://libraryofcongress.github.io/labs-ai-framework/ |
| Creation Date | 04/01/2024 |
| Last Updated Date | -- |
| Summary | This resource is a guideline in the form of a planning framework, developed and shared by the Library of Congress (LC) Labs to support the responsible exploration and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies within the Library of Congress. It is especially relevant to AI, ethics, and librarianship as it fosters collaborative activities and documentation to inform the development of ethical practices and policies around AI. The framework focuses on three key elements of AI and ML systems: Data, Models, and People, to guide the ethical, effective, and meaningful use of AI/ML technology in library settings. An introductory article is also available on the LC Blog: link. This resource includes a set of practical tools, such as worksheets and questionnaires, to help stakeholders assess risks and benefits, evaluate data readiness, and document experiments. Tools include the Use Case Risk Worksheet, Risk Analysis Worksheet, Data Readiness Assessment, and a Data Processing Plan template. The framework is openly shared to encourage adoption by other institutions and invites feedback for continual improvement. |
| Topic | Ethical AI. AI and Librarianship. |
| Source and Link | Library of Congress Labs https://labs.loc.gov/ |
| Access | Open |
| Accessibility | Open |
| Audience | Librarians – General. Information Professionals. |
| Platform or Format | Web |
| Length | -- |
| Geography | USA |
| Language | ENG |
| Description Date | 05/28/2025 |