AI Metadata Assistant preview initiated for all Alma customers

Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, has announced the availability of the AI Metadata Assistant for all Alma customers. This tool, integrated into the Alma Metadata Editor as part of the November release, uses generative AI to assist catalogers by providing metadata suggestions for bibliographic records. The AI processes information about library resources, balancing efficiency and accuracy. Currently, it supports MARC 21 records in English, using Library of Congress authorities, with plans to expand to more languages and vocabularies. Over 300 libraries worldwide have tested the tool, and general availability is expected in 2025.