Beyond Automation: Embracing AI as a Collaborative Partner in
Librarianship and Life
Title
Beyond Automation: Embracing AI as a Collaborative Partner in
Librarianship and Life
Librarianship and Life
Description
Presentation at the 2025 CALA Canada Annual Conference
Creator
Li, Xuemei
Publisher
Chinese American Librarians Association
Date
2025-05-05
Rights
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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application/pdf
Language
eng
Type
Text; Presentation
Abstract
Since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022, AI tools have become integral to my work and
life, serving as my teacher, assistant, coworker, and even companion. From
supporting research consultations on unfamiliar topics to crafting sensitive
emails, AI has enhanced efficiency and problem-solving. Beyond librarianship, it
has helped the presenter strategize elder care, refine English fluency, and distill complex research into actionable insights. Yet, integrating AI is not just about automation - it requires AI literacy: an understanding of its limitations, biases, and ethical implications. In this session, the presenter will explore how librarians can harness AI as a co-intelligent ally while maintaining critical oversight. Attendees will gain practical strategies for balancing AI’s capabilities with ethical responsibility, fostering adaptability, and embedding AI literacy into their workflows. Whether you’re
new to AI or a seasoned user, this talk will inspire a reimagined, collaborative
approach to AI in librarianship and everyday life.
life, serving as my teacher, assistant, coworker, and even companion. From
supporting research consultations on unfamiliar topics to crafting sensitive
emails, AI has enhanced efficiency and problem-solving. Beyond librarianship, it
has helped the presenter strategize elder care, refine English fluency, and distill complex research into actionable insights. Yet, integrating AI is not just about automation - it requires AI literacy: an understanding of its limitations, biases, and ethical implications. In this session, the presenter will explore how librarians can harness AI as a co-intelligent ally while maintaining critical oversight. Attendees will gain practical strategies for balancing AI’s capabilities with ethical responsibility, fostering adaptability, and embedding AI literacy into their workflows. Whether you’re
new to AI or a seasoned user, this talk will inspire a reimagined, collaborative
approach to AI in librarianship and everyday life.
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2025-05-05
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Li, Xuemei, “Beyond Automation: Embracing AI as a Collaborative Partner in
Librarianship and Life,” CALASYS - CALA Academic Resources & Repository System, accessed May 2, 2026, https://ir.cala-web.org/items/show/1457.
Librarianship and Life,” CALASYS - CALA Academic Resources & Repository System, accessed May 2, 2026, https://ir.cala-web.org/items/show/1457.