Shaping the Future: The Impact of AI in Social Sciences Librarianship

The IFLA Social Science Libraries Section recently hosted the international webinar "Shaping the Future: The Impact of AI in Social Sciences Librarianship," drawing over 200 participants worldwide. Chaired by Abby Moore, the session explored how AI is transforming the field, featuring four selected speakers whose presentations were chosen through a competitive call for papers. The speakers and their topics included: Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Ali – AI Tools for Systematic Review Mr. Luis Ezra D. Cruz – Generative AI for Contextual Search Dr. Vadim K. Stepanov – Neural Networks and Bibliographic Activity Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Suraj – AI-Assisted Emotional Tagging The event sparked dynamic discussions, with Robin Kear moderating the Q&A and Ekaterina Shibaeva closing with thanks to all contributors. The webinar highlighted the innovative intersections between AI and librarianship, showcasing global collaboration and forward-thinking ideas.