Abstract This study aims to evaluate the perceptions of librarians with regard to artificial intelligence in academic libraries. An online survey of 24 questions was distributed through library distribution lists in Canada and the United States at the end of the summer in 2019. Findings suggest that librarians do not agree on a definition of artificial intelligence which is in keeping with this emerging field. The survey responses highlight the fact that academic librarians require more training with regard to artificial intelligence and its potential applications in libraries. Other important implications include a recognition that library patrons are interested in AI and that little to no programming about it has been offered in academic libraries. Very few studies have focused on academic librarians' perceptions of AI. This article highlights some useful practical implications for AI technologies in libraries and how AI could help improve library services and workflows.

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对人工智能的看法：对加拿大和美国学术图书馆员的调查

摘要 本研究旨在评估图书馆员对学术图书馆人工智能的看法。2019 年夏末，通过加拿大和美国的图书馆分发列表分发了 24 个问题的在线调查。调查结果表明，图书馆员不同意与这一新兴领域一致的人工智能定义。调查回应强调了这样一个事实，即学术图书馆员需要更多关于人工智能及其在图书馆中的潜在应用的培训。其他重要影响包括认识到图书馆顾客对人工智能感兴趣，并且学术图书馆几乎没有提供关于它的编程。很少有研究关注学术图书馆员对人工智能的看法。