{"id":292147,"date":"2025-10-06T04:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T04:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/academia-government\/blog\/seizing-opportunities-academic-libraries-in-the-academic-ai-era\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T04:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T04:08:38","slug":"seizing-opportunities-academic-libraries-in-the-academic-ai-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/academia-government\/blog\/seizing-opportunities-academic-libraries-in-the-academic-ai-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Seizing opportunities: Academic libraries in the AI era"},"content":{"rendered":"

What librarians can learn from testing Academic AI and why it matters<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Librarians are no strangers to change. But today\u2019s shift towards the Academic AI<\/a> era and assisted cataloging and personalized discovery isn\u2019t just about technology. It\u2019s about librarians shaping that technology to work for them and their user\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

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The latest whitepaper<\/a> from Clarivate offers a compelling look at how librarians are driving innovation in metadata management and discovery, using Academic AI not as a replacement, but as a powerful partner. The paper features real-world examples from librarians who\u2019ve tested, challenged and improved AI-assisted cataloging tools based on their professional expertise.
\nElizabeth York, Electronic Resources Librarian at Rutgers University took a hands-on approach. She tested AI-generated metadata using books she had personally read. Her feedback helped improve summary accuracy and led to the development of features like automatic image resizing. She also helped define how AI-enhanced records should be marked, ensuring transparency and academic integrity remain front and center. Her work ensures that academic integrity remains central, even as technology evolves.<\/p>\n

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“We have to remember AI is not a toy and we shouldn’t just be using it just to plug stuff in and see what happens. We should be careful to use it for real applications that
\nwill have real benefits and not to treat it casually.”
\nElizabeth York, Electronic Resources Librarian, Rutgers University<\/p>\n

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After discovering that AI in academic libraries<\/a> sometimes produced more metadata than needed, Mingyan Li, Metadata Librarian at the University of Illinois Chicago advocated for field-level control. Her input led to smarter, more customizable configurations that allow catalogers to request specific metadata elements like summaries or tables of contents tailored to their needs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith this powerful tool [Alma Metadata Assistant], we can improve our efficiency and workflow, and guarantee at the same time expert interpretation when needed
\nand necessary to oversee and ensure the quality of the metadata.\u201d
\nMingyan Li, Metadata Librarian, University of Illinois Chicago<\/p>\n

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The whitepaper also introduces the Next Discovery Experience (NDE)<\/a>, a redesigned interface built with librarian input that makes search more intuitive, accessible and personalized. NDE empowers library users to explore collections in ways that match their habits and expectations, while giving librarians advanced analytics to understand engagement and optimize services.
\nAlso featured is the Primo Research Assistant<\/a>, an AI-powered tool that brings academic rigor to the discovery process. Unlike general purpose chatbots, this assistant is grounded in trusted library sources. It delivers summaries, citations and direct links to full texts, bridging the gap between instant answers and scholarly depth.<\/p>\n

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What makes this whitepaper essential reading is its focus on librarian-led innovation. It\u2019s not about adopting technology for technology\u2019s sake, it\u2019s about using it to solve real problems, improve workflows and elevate the role of the library within the academic ecosystem.<\/p>\n

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“The transition to Alma was the next step in our journey. We\u2019re not just thinking about how Alma fits into the library\u2019s tech ecosystem, but how it integrates with the university\u2019s information services ecosystem.” Allen Jones, Senior Director, Digital Library and Technical Services, The New School<\/p>\n

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Whether you’re looking to streamline cataloging, enhance discovery or ensure transparency in AI-assisted processes, this paper offers insights you can apply today.<\/p>\n

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Download the whitepaper now<\/a> and see how your peers are shaping the future of academic libraries with integrity, expertise, and impact.<\/p>\n

Discover more about using an integrated library system<\/a> such as Alma library management system<\/a>, Leganto list management system<\/a>, or Primo library discovery service<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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