AI and libraries: a new horizon
Keeping up to date
News reports produced by the Library
Take a look at the UOC Library's leading news reports on artificial intelligence.
Articles, reports and content from other institutions
A selection of articles of interest from renowned sources to give you an up-to-date perspective on the latest breakthroughs in AI.
Library guides
A section containing guides on artificial intelligence put together by the UOC Library.
Resources from the Library's collection on AI
A selection of books, articles and digital resources on artificial intelligence from the UOC Library.
Applications of AI in libraries
Artificial intelligence projects at the UOC Library
We're exploring how AI can improve the Library's services and resources, with various pilots in the trial phase. We're currently testing a The Library Replies chatbot to automate the process of responding to frequent queries and reduce our staff's workload.
We're also involved in the pilot test of the Primo Research Assistant, which aims to optimize searches and personalize the search experience. We're also keeping a close eye on new AI features from providers to see how they can be applied, and testing tools to create more accessible and efficient learning resources, including videos with avatars and automatic transcriptions.
1. The Library Replies chatbot
Automating responses to frequently asked questions to improve our service while reducing our staff's workload. In the testing phase.
2. Primo Research Assistant pilot test(Link opens in a new window)
Generative AI for searches: optimizing search results and personalizing the experience.
3. New AI features from providers
Monitoring and assessing new AI features to determine their potential and let students know about them.
4. Learning resources
Testing the use of AI in videos for avatars, automatic transcriptions and alt texts to create more accessible and effective educational content.
Four potential uses of AI in libraries
Ethics and social considerations
The use of AI in libraries creates opportunities, but it also raises important ethical and social questions, such as the following:
Algorithmic bias
AI systems can amplify biases in the data they use for training, which can affect the neutrality of their results.
Privacy protection
Using personal data in AI services can compromise privacy.
Transparency
Users need to know when and how AI is being used. Transparency builds trust, and enables informed decisions.
Social impact
The adoption of AI can affect interactions with the Library, leading to risks of digital exclusion (despite the benefits in terms of accessibility and efficiency).