Ethical AI and Librarianship
A Resource Guide
PCC AI Resources [Work in progress]
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| Title | PCC AI Resources [Work in progress] |
| Type | Resource lists |
| Creator | Library of Congress PCC (Program for Cooperative Cataloging) |
| Link | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NoQDzv8l5waURhwfNRlpJD3_Q2rm3CeI05HHPt1WXJM/edit?tab=t.0 |
| Creation Date | 2024 |
| Last Updated Date | -- |
| Summary | Compiled and maintained by the Library of Congress's Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), this resource list organizes a range of materials related to artificial intelligence and its application in libraries. It includes: 1) Textbooks and bibliographies on AI and librarianship, 2) Articles on the use of AI in subject indexing, cataloging, and metadata practices, 3) AI frameworks and guidelines relevant to trustworthy AI governance models and planning tools, 4) Projects and implementations of AI in library institutions, 5) Vendor initiatives (e.g., Ex Libris) involving AI-enriched metadata, 6) Broader AI/ML communities, tools, and research institutes, 7) PCC documents related to cataloging practices and AI task group. Several resources in the list are related to AI ethics. One article, From ChatGPT to CatGPT: The Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Library Cataloging by Richard Brzustowicz, explores the potential for large language models to generate MARC records and metadata to streamline cataloging workflows. It also raises concerns about intellectual property rights, bias, and the need for responsible implementation of AI in the library cataloging field. Three response articles to this piece are also included in the list. The AI frameworks and community guidelines section contains resources on AI ethics for institutions to develop trustworthy and responsible AI practices. For instance, the Library of Congress AI Planning Framework and Developing responsible AI practices at the Smithsonian Institution provide guidance to support the responsible and trustworthy adoption of AI in libraries, archives, and museums. |
| Topic | AI for automated subject indexing. Library cataloging. AI frameworks. Ethical AI. |
| Source and Link | Library of Congress PCC (Program for Cooperative Cataloging). https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/PFCCP/PCC+AI+and+Machine+Learning |
| Access | Open |
| Accessibility | Open |
| Audience | Librarians – Academic. Libraries – general. Scholars and Students. |
| Platform or Format | Web |
| Length | 3 pages |
| Geography | General |
| Language | eng |
| Description Date | 05/16/2025 |