Artificial Intelligence Labs in College Libraries Are the Next Big Thing | U.S. News Higher Ground

Artificial Intelligence Labs in College Libraries Are the Next Big Thing | U.S. News Higher Ground

Artificial Intelligence Labs in College Libraries Are the Next Big Thing | U.S. News Higher Ground

https://www.usnews.com/education/u-s-news-higher-ground/articles/2026-05-07/artificial-intelligence-college-library

Publish Date: 2026-05-07 12:22:00

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  • Campus Libraries as AI Learning Hubs: Campus libraries are evolving into central places for educating students, faculty, and researchers about artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration into their work.

  • AI Sandboxes: Institutions like Bryn Mawr College and the University of Oklahoma provide AI “sandboxes”—virtual spaces for safe experimentation and education about AI tools with ongoing support from librarians.

  • University of Virginia’s AI Literacy and Action Lab: The University of Virginia launched its AI Literacy and Action Lab in partnership with the university’s library, offering a framework that combines technical knowledge, ethical understanding, critical thinking, practical application, and societal impact.

  • Leadership by Leo S. Lo: The AI Literacy and Action Lab is developed under the framework created by Leo S. Lo, UVA’s librarian and dean of libraries, who emphasizes a holistic approach to AI education.