Charleston Conference 2025

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Librarian Leadership on the AI Frontier: Amplifying The Library’s AI Impact

Date/Time to be confirmed September 8th 2025.

Speakers:

• Matt Hayes, MD, Technology from Sage
• Dr. Leo S. Lo, Dean of Libraries and University Librarian; Advisor to the Provost for AI Literacy, University of Virginia
• Karim B. Boughida, Dean of University Libraries, Stony Brook University
• Alexis Soard, Associate University Librarian, Systems & Operations, University of Phoenix

Generative AI is rapidly reshaping the academic research journey. A recent survey of over 1,000 students and 300 librarians found that over half of students use AI tools like ChatGPT in their research, but just 8% received librarian support (Librarian Futures Report Part IV, 2025).

Despite this, students still overwhelmingly trust librarians, with over 50% reporting they would feel more confident using AI tools if their librarian recommended it. This reveals a clear opportunity for librarians to play a vital role in guiding the responsible use of AI and embed the library into emerging AI workflows to lead the frontier.

This panel will discuss findings from the Librarian Futures Report Part IV with university librarians and AI education advocate Dr. Leo S Lo. The speakers will share perspectives on student use of AI from their institutions, what skills academic librarians need to lead the AI frontier, and techniques to raise the profile of the library as indispensable guides in an increasingly AI-driven environment. Finally, the panel will discuss how librarians can lead on AI policy and procurement to ensure equitable access and ultimately foster student success.