The ChatGPT explosion: transforming the landscape of library collections
Author
Faculty Advisor
Date
2024
Keywords
ChatGPT, artificial intelligence, collections procedures
Abstract (summary)
Interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, has accelerated among library staff in only a few short months, with its positive and negative aspects widely debated. It has quickly become apparent that library employees, especially those in academic libraries, will need to engage with this new technology, whether in behind-the-scenes situations or through answering patron queries on its nature, origin, and usefulness. ChatGPT’s applications and considerations for academic libraries in the areas of reference, information literacy, copyright, writing skills, and administrative activities are currently being explored. Still, little has been mentioned about its applicability to collections work. This paper will examine how ChatGPT can contribute positively and helpfully to collections work at various critical points along the broad spectrum of the yearly collections procedural life cycle, from acquisitions and cataloging to deselection and beyond, keeping best practices and ethical use in mind. An example of how this technology can be used in collections policy writing will be demonstrated. In addition, a set of guidelines adapted from current suggestions for use specifically geared toward collections work will be suggested, along with key resources to aid learning and reflection.
Publication Information
Garstad, R. (2024). The ChatGPT explosion: Transforming the landscape of library collections. In B. Bernhardt, L. Hinds, & L. Meyer (Eds.), The Charleston conference proceedings 2023 (pp. 270-284). Michigan Publishing Services. https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.14509768
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND)
