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Clarivate Details AI Adoption in Libraries in New Pulse of the Library Report
Clarivate published its second annual Pulse of the Library report, which “examines how libraries globally are adapting to fast-moving opportunities and challenges such as AI adoption, open science and geopolitical pressures.” This year’s findings show that “67% of libraries [are] exploring or implementing AI tools, an increase from 63% in 2024.” In addition:- Pace of AI adoption varies regionally: Asia and Europe have continued to advance AI adoption, with 37–40% in initial implementation or beyond. …
- Perception gaps across roles: Senior librarians are more likely to prioritize library efficiencies as a primary objective of implementing AI technologies. …
- Core library missions mostly unchanged from 2024: The only shift observed was in academic libraries where student engagement has become the primary focus in 2025 (40%).
- Budget constraints remain a key challenge: Many libraries are experiencing geopolitical pressures, affecting budgets and collections. Half of U.S. and North American respondents expect cuts to collections as a result.
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