ACRL Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Interest Group
Charge
To provide a forum for discussing the impact of AI on libraries and related topics, encouraging diverse perspectives, facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices, active co-creation and sharing of knowledge, critical reflection on AI related issues, and collaborative initiatives among library professionals.
Roster
Virginia Pannabecker
(Convener, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Amanda Yoder Makula
(Incoming Convener, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Heather Sardis
(Past Convener, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Megan R. Griffin
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
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Resources
Artificial Intelligence IG discussion list
To join the A.I. Interest Group’s discussion list, please join the group’s ALA Connect community (linked above).
All ALA members automatically have an ALA Connect account connected to their ALA login. Non-members are welcome to create a free Connect account and have access to numerous resources, including being able to join this discussion group’s community. Here is a direct link to create an account. Please also visit the Connect FAQ page for more information.
Once you have joined this Connect community, you can post to the list by sending an email to ALA-ACRL-AI-DG@ConnectedCommunity.org or by creating a new post directly in the Connect community.
Before you post: please note job postings are prohibited on ALA Connect. Please see the Code of Conduct for more information.
Composition
Interest Group membership is comprised of members in the ALA Connect space. Join the space above to join the group.
Origin
The ACRL Board approved the transition of the ACRL Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Discussion Group to the ACRL Artificial Intelligence Interest Group at the 2025 ALA Annual Conference. The discussion group was first established by the ACRL Executive Committee during a virtual vote held in September, 2024.
The next renewal date for this interest group is the 2028 ALA Annual Conference.
Staff Liaison
Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org
Get Involved
Please join this Interest Group's ALA Connect space. Instructions for joining the Connect space and using the discussion list are available above under "Resources."
If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas for discussion topics, please reach out to the conveners within the ALA Connect space.
If you'd like to volunteer to serve as an Interest Group convener, which is a 3-year term, please reach out to the current convener within the ALA Connect space.
