Description: This detailed overview on artificial intelligence in libraries is a guide for librarians and a resource for students and researchers.
Brief description: Brady D. Lund, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Information Science at the University of North Texas, USA. He is the author of several highly cited publications on AI applications in library and information science, including "Chatting about ChatGPT," "ChatGPT and a New Academic Reality," and "Exploring the Potential Impact of Artificial Intelligence on International Students in Higher Education." Brady has published over 100 scholarly articles as well as five books, including Library Patrons' Privacy: Questions and Answers (Libraries Unlimited, 2022).
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"Artificial Intelligence for Libraries is an excellent book for library professionals who wish to learn more about artificial intelligence. Conversational in tone and easy to understand, the book provides good technological knowledge and practical applications for libraries. It's a great first step to immerse yourself in AI in libraries." --Sandy Hervieux, Head Librarian, Nahum Gelber Law Library, McGill University, Canada, and Amanda Wheatley, Liaison Librarian, McGill University, Canada
"Brady D. Lund's Artificial Intelligence for Libraries is a relevant and perceptive examination of how AI is changing the library and information services industry. Lund skillfully blends theory and practice by drawing on both technological and ethical underpinnings, providing librarians, educators, and information professionals with a thorough manual for comprehending and utilizing AI in actual library settings. This book is both accessible and forward-thinking, covering everything from fundamental ideas and moral dilemmas to real-world applications in education, learning, academic publication, and library systems. [It is] an essential resource for shaping the next generation of intelligent, inclusive, and adaptable library services in an era of rapid technological advancement." --Adeyinka Tella, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria