Episode 1: Not convinced yet? AI in libraries - Policy, Ethics and Privacy

Hosts Rob Green, Editor in Chief for CILIP's Information Professional magazine, and Jess Pembroke, Director of Information Rights Law at Naomi Korn Associates look at some of the questions facing organisations as they look to take advantage of AI tools in the workplace. What should you be thinking about and what steps do you need to take to ensure a robust policy that protects users, data and reputation. Jess and Rob are joined by Dr Andrew Cox, an internationally respected expert in the use of AI within the Information Professions. Dr Cox is Senior Lecturer at University of Sheffield's School of Information, Journalism and Communications. In this episode he shares insights from his latest research into AI use by library, knowledge management and information professionals, carried out on behalf of CILIP - The Library and Information Association.Resources from this episode: Data Protection Impact Assessment for AI⁠, published by Naomi Korn AssociatesAI and the UK Library Profession: Survey Report 2025 by Dr Andrew Cox, published by CILIP.AI and Data Protection Risk Toolkit, published by The Information Commissioner's Office.Guidance on AI and Data Protection, published by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)Responsible AI Practical Toolkit, published by Arts Council England.Further reading:The CILIP AI PortalUpcoming training: Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection Law Webinar (13 November 2025)Brought to you by CILIP - The Library and Information Association, with thanks to Naomi Korn Associates - Data Protection, Copyright and Freedom of Information specialists. Expert advice and customised support every step of the way.