Empowering University Libraries Through Artificial Intelligence: Applications, Challenges and Solutions_INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND CULTURE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC CONTACTS (ISCCAC)

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Empowering University Libraries Through Artificial Intelligence: Applications, Challenges and Solutions

Volume 10, Issue 2(Part 2), 2025

Authors

Hui Wang

Corresponding Author

Hui Wang

Publishing Date

December 09, 2025

Keywords

Artificial intelligence (AI), University libraries, Smart services, Automated resource management, Human-AI collaboration (AI+HI), CALIS; Ethical traceability.

Abstract

Guided by policies like MOE’s Opinions on Accelerating Education Digitalization, this paper explores AI’s role in transforming university libraries from "literature warehouses" to "smart service centers", addressing personalized needs and challenges like resource management. In China, SJTU built an "AI+HI" model with a legal knowledge base and 24/7 virtual librarian; BNU developed a full-process AI system. Internationally, UCalgary’s "T-Rex" robot achieves 80ms response and cuts 1.5 FTE workload yearly. It analyzes 4 AI application scenarios and 3 challenges, proposing priorities: enhancing accessibility via alliances (e.g., CALIS), establishing AI content traceability, and promoting library-research-teaching collaboration. Conclusion: Problem-oriented standards make AI a "new engine" for library innovation.

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