Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Summer 6-2024
Abstract
As AI tools become increasingly embedded in academic library platforms, they present both opportunities and challenges. This paper explores the financial, legal, and technical implications of integrating AI-enhanced resources at Coastal Carolina University Libraries, including Scopus AI, JSTOR’s AI research tool, and scite. While these tools promise improved research capabilities, they often come with added costs that strain collections budgets already impacted by Open Access funding models.
The paper also addresses concerns about interoperability, legal ambiguities surrounding AI-generated content, and difficulties in assessing return on investment. It concludes with strategic recommendations for cost management, ethical implementation, and collaborative approaches to support sustainable AI integration in libraries.
Recommended Citation
Felts, John W., "Optimizing Library Services – Financial, Technical, and Legal Challenges with Introducing AI-enhanced Functionality and Content into Library Collections." (2024). Library Faculty Publications. 20.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/lib-fac-pub/20
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