AI Literacy among Librarians in Qom: A Case Study in Iran
This study investigates AI literacy among librarians, focusing on their perceptions and applications of artificial intelligence in library services. Using a descriptive survey method, the research involved 75 librarians from 24 public libraries and 33 academic librarians from seven universities in...
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This study investigates AI literacy among librarians, focusing on their perceptions and applications of artificial intelligence in library services. Using a descriptive survey method, the research involved 75 librarians from 24 public libraries and 33 academic librarians from seven universities in Qom, with a total of 72 participants (66.66%) responding. Data were collected using an online questionnaire that was adapted and translated into Persian. The questionnaire included demographic information and four components of artificial intelligence literacy. Librarians demonstrated interest in AI, expressing a desire to learn more and a belief in its potential to enhance library services. While respondents acknowledged the advantages of AI, such as automating routine tasks and improving accessibility, they also reported challenges, including budget constraints, data quality issues, and ethical concerns. The analysis of the relationship between demographic information and AI literacy components revealed no statistically significant associations, except for education level, although some differences in mean scores were observed. The study highlights the need for continuous training and investment to effectively integrate AI technologies into library services.
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| spelling | doaj-art-5ce4f82b9dee4f1dbab1da2a738ba7502025-08-20T04:00:48ZengAssociazione italiana bibliotecheAIB Studi2280-91122239-61522025-08-0165110.2426/aibstudi-14143AI Literacy among Librarians in Qom: A Case Study in IranSaeed Rezaei Sharifabadi0Amrollah Shamsi1Hadiseh Heidari2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5242-4348Professor of Knowledge and Information Science, Alzahra University, Tehran, IranClinical Research Development Center, The Persian Gulf Hospital, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, IranP.h.D study This study investigates AI literacy among librarians, focusing on their perceptions and applications of artificial intelligence in library services. Using a descriptive survey method, the research involved 75 librarians from 24 public libraries and 33 academic librarians from seven universities in Qom, with a total of 72 participants (66.66%) responding. Data were collected using an online questionnaire that was adapted and translated into Persian. The questionnaire included demographic information and four components of artificial intelligence literacy. Librarians demonstrated interest in AI, expressing a desire to learn more and a belief in its potential to enhance library services. While respondents acknowledged the advantages of AI, such as automating routine tasks and improving accessibility, they also reported challenges, including budget constraints, data quality issues, and ethical concerns. The analysis of the relationship between demographic information and AI literacy components revealed no statistically significant associations, except for education level, although some differences in mean scores were observed. The study highlights the need for continuous training and investment to effectively integrate AI technologies into library services. https://aibstudi.aib.it/article/view/14143AI literacyArtificial intelligenceLibrarianAI ethicsIran |
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| title | AI Literacy among Librarians in Qom: A Case Study in Iran |
| title_full | AI Literacy among Librarians in Qom: A Case Study in Iran |
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| title_short | AI Literacy among Librarians in Qom: A Case Study in Iran |
| title_sort | ai literacy among librarians in qom a case study in iran |
| topic | AI literacy Artificial intelligence Librarian AI ethics Iran |
| url | https://aibstudi.aib.it/article/view/14143 |
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