AI-Driven Leadership: Redefining Roles and Responsibilities in Librarianship

Abstract

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed the landscape of library and information services, compelling librarians to embrace new forms of leadership. This study examines how AI-driven leadership is reshaping professional roles, decision-making processes, and service models in contemporary libraries. Using secondary data sourced from international institutional publications, peer-reviewed research, and professional reports, the paper analyses evolving responsibilities such as data stewardship, algorithmic literacy, digital ethics, and AI-enabled user engagement. The findings indicate that AI expands librarians’ strategic leadership functions, shifting their focus from operational duties to innovation, knowledge governance, and technology-enabled service design. Challenges such as ethical concerns, skill gaps, and technological readiness continue to influence this transition. The study concludes that AI-driven leadership represents not just a technological adaptation but a cultural and structural transformation in librarianship, requiring continuous learning, policy support, and institutional investment.