Generative AI for Librarians: An Introductory Guide (Integrating AI into Libraries)

Generative AI for Librarians: An Introductory GuideNavigate the AI revolution without losing your way.As ChatGPT and other generative AI tools reshape how people search for and interact with information, librarians face a critical question: Do these technologies threaten our profession, or create new opportunities to serve our communities?Generative AI for Librarians is your practical compass for the AI landscape—designed specifically for library professionals who need to understand this technology now, not eventually.Inside, you'll discover:How transformer models actually work (no computer science degree required)A framework for selecting and evaluating AI tools for library contextsProven prompting techniques to get better results—and teach patrons to do the sameEthical considerations for privacy, bias, accuracy, and information stewardshipThis isn't about replacing librarians with algorithms. It's about mastering the technology well enough to guide patrons through an AI-saturated information landscape—which is exactly what librarians have always done with emerging technologies.Drawing on 32+ years of library experience, including two decades at the New York Public Library, Jean Harripersaud offers the AI 101 resource you've been looking for: accessible, practical, and grounded in the values that define our profession.Your journey into AI literacy starts here. Read more