Awareness, adoption and utilization of AI tools and techniques among selected librarians in Cavite

This study examined awareness, adoption and utilization of Artificial Intelligence tools and techniques among selected librarian in Cavite. It aimed to determine the respondent's demographic profile, their level of awareness, adoption and utilization of AI tools, the significant differences in theses variables when grouped according to profile and the relationship among awareness, adoption and utilization. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, and data were gathered from 62 academic librarians using structured survey questionnaire. The data were analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical tools.

The findings revealed that the librarians had a very high level of awareness of AI tools and techniques, with an overall weighted mean of 3.52. Their level of adoption was high, with an overall weighted mean of 3.23, while their level of utilization was also very high, with an overall weighted mean of 3.52. No significant differences were found in the levels of awareness and adoption when grouped according to profile variables. However, a significant difference was found in the effectiveness of AI use when grouped according to position in the library. Significant low correlations were found between selected dimensions of awareness and adoption, and between knowledge of tools and scope of use. Meanwhile, no significant relationship was found between adoption and utilization.

The study concluded that selected academic librarians in Cavite generally possess strong awareness and utilization of AI tools, with a high level of adoption. Based on the findings, an action plan was proposed to strengthen training, institutional support, policy development, and responsible AI integration in academic libraries.