From hype to strategy: navigating the reality of experimental strategic adoption of AI technologies in libraries

Purpose The article highlights the value of adopting an experimental strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in libraries, with a specific focus on the University of Toronto (UofT) libraries as a case study. The experimental approach entails carrying out small-scale, effective, quick, and reversible experiments to increase awareness, reduce risks with adoption of incorrect, ineffective, or full-scale adoption; increase flexibility in adopting new technologies in the rapidly evolving A