David L. Rice Library selected for national AI in Action cohort
David L. Rice Library selected for national AI in Action cohort
Publish Date: 2026-04-30 11:56:00
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- The University of Southern Indiana’s David L. Rice Library has been selected to participate in AI in Action, a national initiative led by Ithaka S+R.
- The 12-month program, starting in May, will involve 15 to 20 academic libraries exploring innovative AI uses in library operations.
- Participating libraries will focus on high-impact areas like metadata creation, discovery services, workflow optimization, research support, and patron services, emphasizing ethical standards.
- Rice Library staff will collaborate with other university libraries nationwide, attend workshops, and test new AI solutions to enhance library services.
- The initiative aims to develop case studies and strategies that will guide AI adoption in academic libraries across the country in the future.
- The project will help strengthen Rice Library’s internal expertise and position it as a leader in emerging technologies in higher education.