Will AI replace Librarians and Media Collections Specialists?

−Already happening(5)

• Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
• Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
• Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, Web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
• Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.

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• Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
• Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other library materials, based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
• Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
• Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.
• Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

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+Out of reach(8)

• Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
• Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
• Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
• Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
• Train faculty and media staff on the use of software and audio-visual equipment.

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