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Congratulations to our Metadata Librarian, Stephanie Sussmeier and her co-author Joshua A. Henry on the publication of their article "Mind the Gap!: How Do we Ethically Bridge the Divide Between the Cataloging/Metadata Community and the World of AI?" in Journal of Library Metadata. The article discusses generative artificial intelligence (GAI) and cataloging/metadata creation in academic libraries, focusing on recent research and recommendations. It also explores the following questions: How can cataloging/metadata professionals at academic institutions incorporate general frameworks and standards about ethical AI implementation into policies for AI use in their workflows? How can technical services/cataloging departments promote their skills to provide accurate and culturally sensitive metadata? More importantly, how do cataloging/metadata professionals ethically fill the gap between the cataloging/metadata profession and the new world of AI without sacrificing job security?

If you are interested in learning more, please email Stephanie for access to the article or to ask any questions you may have.

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