Generative AI for library and information professionals (draft)

The IFLA Statement on Libraries and artificial intelligence (AI) issued in 2020 outlined key considerations and recommendations for the use of AI technologies in the library sector. IFLA Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group produced in June 2023 a reference document seeking to provide a useful non-technical resource for information library and information professionals. The members of the group try to point to authoritative sources which are open to all. After an introduction with definitions of generative artificial intelligence, they highlight ethical and information issues and various uses for information professionals as well as for end users.