Artificial Intelligence (AI) Library Guide

Figure: "Various definitions of AI". Adapted from Sheikh, H., Prins, C., Schrijvers, E. (2023). Artificial Intelligence: Definition and Background. In: Mission AI. Research for Policy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21448-6_2

AI (Artificial Intelligence) literacy is most commonly defined as “a set of competencies that enables individuals to evaluate AI technologies critically; communicate and collaborate effectively with AI; and use AI as a tool online, at home, and in the workplace” (Long & Magerko, 2020). AI literacy, consists of knowing, understanding, using, and evaluating AI, as well as considering the ethical issues (Ng, et al, 2021). Leo S. Lo (2025) defined AI literacy as the ability to understand, use, and think critically about AI technologies and their impact on society, ethics, and everyday life. This broad definition encompasses several interconnected components, each essential for developing a well-rounded understanding of AI. According to Lo (2025) the components of AI literacy include an emphasis on technical knowledge, ethical awareness, critical thinking, practical skills, and societal impact, encourages a deeper understanding of AI. 

Bibliography

Lo, L. S. (2025). AI Literacy: A Guide for Academic Libraries. College & Research Libraries News, 86(3), 120-122. https://doi.org/10.5860/crln.86.3.120

Long, D., & Magerko, B. (2020). What is AI literacy? Competencies and design considerations. In Proceedings of the 2020 CHI conference on human factors in computing systems, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1145/3313831.3376727

Ng, D. T. K., Leung, J. K. L., Chu, S. K. W., & Qiao, M. S. (2021). Conceptualizing AI literacy: An exploratory review. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 2, 100041. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2021.100041