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Presentation

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License

Publication Date

4-2-2026

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Description, Abstract, or Artist's Statement

AI promises efficiency and productivity, while “slow librarianship” prioritizes intentional work and deep engagement. Are the two contradictory or perhaps complementary? This panel explores the tension between rapid technology and reflective practice. We discuss whether utilizing AI necessarily creates fragmentation, isolation, and cognitive burden, or whether the tools might be leveraged to foster strong relationships with our patrons and colleagues and support a human-centered library culture.

Notes

Panel presented at the California Academic and Research Libraries (CARL) 2026 Conference, “Librarians at the Forefront: Centering Human Intelligence in an AI Future."

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