‘It’s such a blackbox function’: Norwegian academic librarians’ ambivalent perceptions towards AI use in academic libraries and academia

• Published in: Information research Vol. 30; no. CoLIS; pp. 91 - 104
• Main Authors: Bøyum, Idunn, Khosrowjerdi, Mahmood
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Borås 19.05.2025
• Subjects: Academic librarian; Artificial intelligence; Artificial Intelligence in LIS, including ethical aspects; Norway; Profession; Students; University library

Introduction. In this study we report on the perceptions of Norwegian academic librarians towards the emergent role of AI in academic libraries, both in service delivery and library operations. Method. A qualitative study was conducted through semi-structured interviews with eight academic librarian...