ACRL Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interest Group

Dear all, 

Dr. George Yi at Charles Sturt University is working on a research project titled Academic Librarians' Perceptions of New Skills and Competencies in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. He's inviting academic librarians to participate in a 15–20-minute survey. Please see the details below and the attached Participant Information Statement if you are interested in participating in the study.

Dear Academic Librarians,

I am George Yi, a lecturer in the School of Information & Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University, Australia.

Ying-Hsang Liu, Pa Pa Khin and I are currently conducting a study titled Academic Librarians' Perceptions of New Skills and Competencies in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. This study has been reviewed and approved by the Charles Sturt University's Human Research Ethics Committee in Australia.

This study aims to investigate the new skills and competencies crucial for academic librarians with the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in services and operations. AI is transforming various library operations, including cataloguing, reference and research data management, and calling for a transition in professional capabilities. The proposed research project will identify the new skills and competencies that academic librarians need to effectively utilize AI tools, mitigate associated potential risks and adapt to changing professional roles.

The findings will be helpful for academic librarians' training and professional development and curriculum renewal. You are cordially invited to participate in this study.

This survey takes approximately 15 – 20 minutes to complete. Please click on the following link to access the online survey at https://redcap.csu.edu.au/surveys/?s=3LJW4T4KDWYHMW4M , and follow the instructions on the questionnaire. Your views and responses would be most greatly appreciated and valued.

There is no risk at all to take part in this study. Your participation is voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without penalty. All your responses to the questionnaire will be kept absolutely confidential. All the returned questionnaires will be destroyed by the end of five years from ethics approval date. The return of your completed questionnaire constitutes your informed consent to act as a participant in this study.

Please complete this online survey by December 19, 2025. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Zhixian (George) Yi (Phone: +61 2 6933 2416; Email: gyi@csu.edu.au). You may also contact the Charles Sturt University's Human Research Ethics Committee at ethics@csu.edu.au or via phone: +61 2 6933 4213 with any questions regarding your rights as a research subject. You may keep this notice for your record.

Thank you very much in advance for taking your precious time to participate in this study. We look forward to your greatest assistance.

Yours sincerely,

George

Thank you for considering participation. 

Best,

Xiao