LibGuides: A.I. for UVic Librarians -- Internal: Guiding Principles & Frameworks

Provided by the AI Literacy Task Group
touch on various aspects of AI engagement in Librarian contexts
covering general as well as UVic Libraries specific aspects
Divided in theoretical, operational, programming-related, as well as audience-specific recommendations
e.g. Indigenous Protocol & Traditional Knowledges and AI; ethical aspects; professional development; collaboration; etc.

2. General, but with relevance for AI-engagement

e.g. Guidelines 6, 8, 10
Example excerpt from guideline 10: "We embrace our own continuous learning, skill-building, and improvement in the changing research environment."
→ Relates to the fast-pacedly evolving landscape of generative AI and the necessity to maintain our knowledge.

e.g. Open: "UVic Libraries will connect people, knowledge, and expertise through partnerships and collaborations..."
→ Relates to our collaborations around this topic, for example with LTSI.
e.g. Enduring: "UVic Libraries will focus on developing long-term, flexible, nimble, and durable approaches to its role as a facilitator of student and faculty success."
→ Relates to our ongoing work around AI, and our approach to being a part of facilitating AI Literacy on campus.

1. AI-specific

2. General, but with relevance for AI-engagement

e.g. 3. Privacy, secrecy and transparency
Example excerpt: "The relationship between the library and the user is one of confidentiality and librarians and other information workers will take appropriate measures to ensure that user data is not shared beyond the original transaction."
→ Relates to our guidance on how to use and not use generative AI in tackling research assignments.
→ It also relates to how we use or don't use generative AI in our own work (e.g. research help).

1. AI-specific

2. General, but with relevance for AI-engagement

See → Canada: FLA-FCAB Code of Ethics (it was adopted word-by-word in 2018 from the 2012 IFLA Code of Ethics)

Several principles can be applied to our engagement with AI
e.g. 'Contributing to change': "We will make meaningful contributions to social, cultural, economic and environmental progress. We will make meaningful contributions to social, cultural, economic and environmental progress."
e.g. 'Honouring lifelong learning': "We will support learners through their lifelong educational journey, providing the skills and knowledge needed to reach their goals."
e.g. 'Making room for risk-taking': "We will nurture a culture that fosters trust, respect and accountability-where curiosity, courageous action and an openness to challenge are valued and encouraged."

Contains ideas and guidance relevant to the Libraries' engagement with AI
e.g. Impact Area "Technology and the human experience"
Example excerpt: "We assess the personal, social and environmental costs of technology. Our work improves health, communications, privacy and security for people around the globe."
→ This relates directly to the ethical & safety, as well as environmental concerns around the use of AI.

Directly mentions artificial intelligence
Vision, Goals, and the three-pillar concept (1. Digital Literacy, 2. Digital Equity, and 3. Digital Learning Environments) alls contain aspects directly ore indirectly related to AI-engagement in the Libraries