AI in the Theological Context Reflections on Information Literacy and the Students We Serve

Abstract

As a hub for learning, the theological library facilitates the resourcing and delivery of academic material on campus. Within this setting, library staff serve at the forefront of curating content to support student objectives. The advent of Artificial Intelligence has led libraries to analyze anew the meaning of information literacy as students increasingly turn to this recent technology to research, analyze and disseminate their knowledge. This conversation group examined how the rise of AI has impacted various seminary settings through the lens of the library which is often tasked with developing and implementing new AI policy.  An initial review focusing on student/faculty needs and AI policy development within the context of Columbia Theological Seminary. led to subsequent discussion among the participants about the development of AI guidelines at their respective institutions.