Exploring the AI Literacy Proficiency of College Librarians in Pakistan: A Quantitative Study

Résumé

College libraries are undergoing professional transformation caused by Artificial Intelligence which also affects everyday life through disruptive changes. College librarians need to comprehend AI principles along with its applications and ethical considerations because AI has become fundamental to operational library systems. Research demonstrates a shortage of information regarding college librarian generative AI abilities and their experience with AI technologies alongside their required training for AI understanding. The existing knowledge gap regarding AI literacy in College Librarians working within Sindh Province, Pakistan is studied through this assessment. A quantitative survey design used Google Forms to gather data through questionnaires from 198 college librarians employed in Sindh Province in Pakistan. A survey examined the librarian’s extend of AI knowledge together with their practical knowledge of tools and determined their current training needs alongside their opinions about AI's ethical issues. The results received analysis through descriptive statistics. The research findings show college library professionals in Sindh understand AI basics well but do not possess at-level technical skills to fully utilize AI tools for library service delivery. According to the research conclusions the authors present recommendations for extensive training and education programs focused on AI to help librarians learn essential capabilities necessary for operational integration of AI technology and service quality enhancement.