{"product_id":"ai-for-the-information-professional-a-critical-guide-paperback","title":"AI for the Information Professional: A Critical Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Cox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs artificial intelligence (AI) a question answering machine, a helpful companion, a persuasive storyteller, a deceitful often hidden system, or a global industry? Or some combination thereof?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this authoritative and thought-provoking guide, Andrew Cox invites library and information professionals to reflect on the exciting and troubling concept of AI and the impact it is having on their work and the library and information sector more broadly. Blending practical tips and activities with critical insight, the book equips readers to make informed choices about when - and how - to use AI, answering a range of key questions such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is AI and what is the history of the idea?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is AI changing information behavior?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the ethical issues around AI?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can we make sense of AI's impact on the environment?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can we boost the AI capability of our own library?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat should every librarian know about AI?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the elements of AI literacy or competency?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is AI changing research and what are the implications for libraries?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow will libraries employ their own chatbots?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the future of AI?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of the field's leading experts on AI, this book is an essential, hands-on companion for librarians and information professionals seeking to navigate uncertainty, champion responsible innovation, and shape the future of their field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Cox\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer in the School of Information, Journalism and Communication at the University of Sheffield. He has been working in the LIS field for two decades and been writing about AI and libraries for nearly half that time. He is convenor of the IFLA Special Interest Group on AI and is a past chair of the ASIS\u0026amp;T SIG on AI. He has previously published \u003ci\u003eAI for Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e (co-authored with Mike Thelwall).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 26, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57209266569521,"sku":"9781783306862","price":127.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/HhhgsNhMHv9781783306862.webp?v=1793361132","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/ai-for-the-information-professional-a-critical-guide-paperback","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}