The AI Committee guides and supports the awareness, understanding, and ethical use and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the services, collections, and operations of the George A. Smathers Libraries. The working group may serve as an advisory body regarding the implementation and impact of AI technologies on Libraries’ policies and practices and on our campus community, including library employees and the users we serve. The committee aims to position the Libraries as leaders in the adoption and support of AI technologies in academic libraries, ensuring alignment with the university’s research-intensive mission.
Objectives:
- Identify and evaluate current and emerging AI technologies that may positively impact or enhance library services and operations.
- Develop and maintain guidelines and best practices for the inclusion of AI tools and technologies into the Libraries’ resources and services.
- Foster and facilitate collaboration across the Libraries regarding AI-related projects and initiatives.
- Promote awareness of developments in AI technologies among library employees and support their professional development in this area
Goals:
Specific goals will be developed each year by the committee in consultation with the Associate Dean. Initial goals may include:
- Develop and implement a professional development series for library employees providing updates on new advances in AI that directly impact library services.
- Create and update an internal LibGuide (directed towards library employees) collating information on AI tools and technologies that intersect with library services.
Membership:
Membership will include representatives from across the Libraries due to the wide-ranging current and future implications of AI technology on libraries.
Chair:
- Robin Fowler – Marston Science Library
Members:
- Carrie Adams – Health Science Center Libraries
- Lisa Campbell – Library West
- Todd Digby – Library Technology Services
- CJ Ellward – Marston Science Library
- Erin Gallagher – Acquisitions & Collections Services
- Natya Hans – ARCS
- Ann Lindell – Departmental Libraries
- Xiaoli Ma – Resource Description Services
- Trey Shelton – ARCS
- Jasmine Simmons – Student Success
- Sarah Tew – Special and Area Studies
- Borui Zhang – ex officio
Duration:
The committee will operate on an ongoing basis, with members serving two-year terms, renewable upon mutual agreement.
Meetings:
The committee will meet monthly or as needed to advance its objectives, with additional subgroups formed to address specific projects or initiatives.
Responsible Dean:
- The AI Committee reports to the Associate Dean for Research.
Committee page updated: August 13, 2024