Journal Article: “AI Literacy: A Guide For Academic Libraries”
The article linked below was published online today by College & Research Library News (C&RL News).
Title
AI Literacy: A Guide For Academic Libraries
Author
Leo Lo
University of New Mexico
Source
College & Research Library News
Vol 86, No 3 (2025)
DOI: 10.5860/crln.86.3.120
Abstract
As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies increasingly shape our society, workforce, and personal lives, the need for comprehensive AI literacy is more important than ever. AI literacy goes beyond understanding AI tools; it equips individuals to critically evaluate, ethically navigate, and practically apply AI in real-world scenarios.
This essay provides a guide to AI literacy that addresses technical, ethical, critical, and societal dimensions of AI, preparing learners to thrive in an AI-embedded world.
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Filed under: Academic Libraries, Libraries, News
About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.


As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies increasingly shape our society, workforce, and personal lives, the need for comprehensive AI literacy is more important than ever. AI literacy goes beyond understanding AI tools; it equips individuals to critically evaluate, ethically navigate, and practically apply AI in real-world scenarios.