Exploring AI Opportunities for Aspen Discovery
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change how people discover and interact with library resources. From making catalog searches more intuitive to helping patrons find their next great read, there are exciting opportunities to use AI to make library collections more accessible and easier to explore.
Aspen Discovery already incorporates natural language processing through its Search Interpreter feature, which helps patrons find materials using more conversational searches. Building on this foundation, we're interested in exploring how AI could further enhance the discovery experience. Imagine patrons being able to describe the kind of book they're looking for, receive personalized recommendations based on their interests, or ask complex questions to discover relevant library resources.
Beyond improving the experience within Aspen Discovery and Aspen LiDA, we're also interested in exploring how libraries can make their collections and services more accessible through external AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude. As more people turn to these tools for information, we want to help ensure they can accurately answer questions about library resources, collections, and availability, connecting people back to their libraries.