IGeLU 2025

Conference

In the rapidly evolving landscape of academic research, artificial intelligence is reshaping research workflow. At this heart of this transformation is a growing ecosystem of AI research assistants which leverage generative models and intelligent algorithms to expedite literature searches, summarize and extract key details from papers, build systematic reviews, and more. This presentation will spotlight how LibKey is emerging as a foundational infrastructure in these tools. Used by over 2,000 libraries in discovery systems, databases, and as the popular LibKey Nomad browser extension, LibKey is now being integrated into AI-driven environments to ensure seamless access to library provided resources, including publisher and aggregator databases, and Open Access sources, ILL and document delivery.

For libraries, this evolution presents both a challenge and an unprecedented opportunity. As more users begin their searches in AI tools rather than traditional library systems, the need for libraries to be present "at the point of discovery" is critical. The integration of LibKey by these services ensures the library remains visible, usable, and impactful. This presentation will review LibKey, discuss current integrations, and review strategic implications for discovery, access, and user engagement.

User Experience / Discovery

General / Other