Authors : Abraham, Jr. P. Juego; Dr. Ma. Lindie D. Masalinto

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25apr1543

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Abstract : This study explored the perceptions, attitudes, and readiness levels of academic librarians in the Bicol Region Librarians Council (BRLC) regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in academic libraries. Specifically, the research aimed to understand: 1) how librarians view the adoption of AI in libraries (perceptions); 2) how librarians feel about adopting AI in libraries (attitude); and 3) how prepared librarians feel to adopt AI in libraries (readiness). The study also examined the relationships between these three factors among BRLC librarians. A descriptive-correlational design was employed, surveying 79 BRLC librarians. The findings revealed that librarians generally held a positive view of AI adoption in academic libraries (average score: 3.08); they exhibited a positive attitude towards AI adoption (average score: 3.19); and they indicated a high level of readiness for AI adoption (average score: 3.07). Furthermore, statistically significant relationships were found between all three variables (perception, attitude, and readiness), suggesting they influence each other. It was concluded in the study that BRLC librarians have a favorable perception, positive attitude, and high readiness for AI adoption in academic libraries. Furthermore, the findings suggest that positive perceptions contribute to more positive attitudes and higher readiness levels, and vice versa.

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