Ethical AI and Librarianship
A Resource Guide
National Library of Scotland AI Statement
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| Title | National Library of Scotland AI Statement |
| Type | Guidelines & Policies |
| Creator | National Library of Scotland |
| Link | https://data.nls.uk/about/ai-statement/ |
| Creation Date | 05/01/2024 |
| Last Updated Date | 04/24/2025 |
| Summary | This policy statement by the National Library of Scotland outlines the institution’s approach to the responsible adoption and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the Library. It defines AI in the context of library operations and emphasizes the Library’s role as a trustworthy source of information and responsible steward of collections and data. The statement includes a series of commitments to ensure ethical and careful integration of AI technologies in the Library. Examples include 1) Using AI tools that are accurate and subject to risk assessments; ensuring human oversight in AI tools use; 2) Using AI tools that protect personal information and comply with data protection regulations. 3) Maintaining transparency about when and how AI-generated content is used; 4) Identifying and communicating potential biases in data when developing or using AI tools; 6) Safeguarding sensitive data from automated access and upholding authors’ copyright. |
| Topic | Ethical AI. Librarianship. |
| Source and Link | National Library of Scotland data. https://data.nls.uk/ |
| Access | Open |
| Accessibility | Open |
| Audience | Libraries – General. Scholars and Students. |
| Platform or Format | Document (.docx) |
| Length | 3 pages |
| Geography | Europe/GBR |
| Language | ENG |
| Description Date | 05/29/2025 |