This study looks closely at how 27 academic libraries are using ChatGPT, Bard and AI-enabled Bing, as well as other AI applications, in library acquisitions and licensing.

The study gives precise data on the extent of use of each applications, the amount of time librarians are spending on each, and pinpoints exactly what they are using it for.  The report presents data on use for various facet of contract research and development, for data analysis, and for predicting library patron materials demand and preferences, among other uses. Survey respondents also discuss the impact of AI on their personal productivity, their current uses of the technology, and future plans.