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

• Published in: Information services & use Vol. 44; no. 4; pp. 316 - 326
• Main Authors: Michalak, Russell, Ellixson, Devon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...