Issue 1, 18 Jun 2026

Welcome to the very first issue of AI for libraries! We're just starting out so the format & publishing schedule may change but we're excited to see what shape it will take. Feedback welcome, just hit reply to get in touch.

The Future of Archival Description ISN’T Fully Automated | Lib, Lab, Lexicon - At UT Austin Libraries, they are building an AI-assisted pipeline for processing their collections of architectural drawings. Hannah Moutran shares the context of the project, their approach and a video. The code is open source and built to support Claude, OpenAI, and Gemini.

Case Study of the Implementation of AI Primo Research Assistant (Beta Version) in Academic Libraries in Poland | Information Technology and Libraries, 45(2) - A small sample size but some interesting insights from these university libraries in Poland that have implemented (or chosen not to implement) the beta version of AI Primo Research Assistant.

Good Help Mart is officially open for business! 🛒✨ | @Publiclibrarysg on Instagram - Intriguing photos of the Good Help Mart, a popup interactive installation at the National Library, Singapore showcasing different ways to use AI in everyday life.

Paris 2026: Changing the stories we tell ourselves about AI | mechanical dolphin - Matt Finch on the challenges of “People-centred AI” and other thoughts inspired by the Paris Conference on AI and Digital Ethics.