The AI world introduced the concept of "human in the loop" - having people supervise the AI's work. However, with subject experts like librarians, the focus should be on using AI tools to make their work more efficient and free up their valuable time for tasks that require expertise. In Alma, we promote an "AI in the loop" vision: collaborating with the community to identify areas in which AI can assist the librarian and integrate this assistance into the librarian's and the library's workflows to make them easier and more efficient. Learn how the Alma product team approaches possible AI tool development and our vision for a more helpful, assisting Alma.
International 6 Ex Libris Knowledge Days and ELUNA Conference 2025 eluna-conf-planning@exlibrisusers.orgThe AI world introduced the concept of "human in the loop" - having people supervise the AI's work. However, with subject experts like librarians, the focus should be on using AI tools to make their work more efficient and free up their valuable time for tasks that require expertise. In Alma, we promote an "AI in the loop" vision: collaborating with the community to identify areas in which AI can assist the librarian and integrate this assistance into the librarian's and the library's workflows to make them easier and more efficient. Learn how the Alma product team approaches possible AI tool development and our vision for a more helpful, assisting Alma.
