Buy versus build: Navigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool adoption in academic libraries

This paper explores the strategic decision to buy (vs build) Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for use in higher education and academic libraries. It discusses the benefits and challenges associated with this approach and provides insights that can guide other academic libraries in making informed...

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Published inInformation services & use Vol. 44; no. 4; pp. 316 - 326
Main Authors Michalak, Russell, Ellixson, Devon
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.11.2024
Subjects
Litmaps
AI in higher education
Yewno Discover
Artificial Intelligence tools
undergraduate research flows
Obsidian
Scholarcy
bury or build AI software
AI in academic libraries
Grammarly
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Abstract This paper explores the strategic decision to buy (vs build) Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for use in higher education and academic libraries. It discusses the benefits and challenges associated with this approach and provides insights that can guide other academic libraries in making informed decisions about AI-driven tool adoption to support undergraduate research workflows. Detailed examples are provided and the pros/cons of each approach are provided.
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Yewno Discover
Artificial Intelligence tools
undergraduate research flows
Obsidian
Scholarcy
bury or build AI software
AI in academic libraries
Grammarly
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