LONDON , Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT ), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today launched its first Pulse of the Library TM report. The report reveals that libraries are in the early days of Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation.

Librarians are considering applications of AI that support the library mission, particularly in enhancing content discovery and increasing efficiency for their teams. However, there are notable concerns, including a lack of AI expertise and tight budgets. The report combines feedback from a survey of more than 1,500 librarians from across the world with qualitative interviews, covering academic, national and public libraries.

In addition to the downloadable report, the accompanying microsite's dynamic and interactive data visualizations enable rapid comparative analyses according to regions and library types. The data is available for free here . Oren Beit-Arie , Senior Vice President Strategy & Innovation at Clarivate said: "Clarivate has long partnered with libraries as they have adapted to technology advancements, fluctuating economies and evolving needs of their communities.

Generative AI is now reshaping the landscape for all, including the library community, in a profound way. We will continue to partner and help libraries think forward by sharing our data and insights so they can continue to make critical decisions, navigate roadblocks and champion their role in advancing research, educa.