ACRL AI Competencies for Library Workers Task Force

Charge

To develop a set of comprehensive AI competencies for library workers that align with the evolving needs of academic libraries in the context of AI integration.

ACRL AI Competencies for Library Workers Task Force Contact Info

David Free

Editor-in-Chief of C&RL News/Senior Communications and Membership Strategist

American Library Association

Association of College and Research Libraries

312-280-2517

dfree@ala.org

Roster

Jason Matthew Coleman
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Keven Michael Jeffery
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Frances M. Alvarado-Albertorio
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Mrs. Brooke Gross
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Nicole Hennig
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Priya Kizhakkethil
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Olga Koz, Librarian Professor
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
LeRoy Jason LaFleur
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Beth A. LaPensee
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Sue Parks
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Michael J. Paulus, JR
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Brian A. Quinn
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Emily L. Rimland
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Leo S. Lo
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
David Free
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)

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Composition
  • 1 Chair
  • 8-10 members: A diverse group of library professionals, individuals who possess specialized knowledge and skills in the field of Artificial Intelligence, and academic stakeholders preferred.
  • 1 ACRL Board of Directors Liaison
  • 1 ACRL Staff Liaison
  • Additional member appointments at the discretion of the Vice-President/President-Elect.
Origin

The establishment of the ACRL AI Competencies for Library Workers Task Force was approved by the ACRL Board of Directors in March 2024.

Tasks
  • Identify and analyze the specific needs and roles of library workers in relation to AI.
  • Review existing ACRL standards and frameworks for AI relevance and integration.
  • Engage with various stakeholders to gather insights and feedback.
  • Develop a set of essential AI competencies for library professionals as needed.
  • Provide recommendations to the board on the implementation and dissemination of the developed competencies across the profession.
Timeline
  • Date interim report is due: 6 months from task force establishment. (TF established March 2024; interim report will be due at the 2024 ACRL Fall Board Virtual Meeting.)
  • Date final report is due: 12 months from task force establishment. (TF established March 2024; final report will be due at the 2025 ACRL Spring Board Virtual Meeting.)