Core Insights - The "Pulse of the Library 2025" report by Clarivate highlights how libraries are adapting to rapid changes, including AI adoption, open science, and geopolitical pressures [1][5]. AI Adoption - There is a steady rise in AI adoption among libraries, with 67% exploring or implementing AI tools, up from 63% in 2024 [2]. - Libraries with AI literacy as part of training programs are more likely to be in moderate or active implementation phases, with 28% reporting this factor [3]. - Senior librarians show greater confidence in AI terminology, with 43% rating their confidence as 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 to 5, compared to 36% of junior librarians [7]. Regional Variations - AI adoption varies regionally, with 37-40% of libraries in Asia and Europe in initial implementation or beyond, compared to 14-16% in 2024 [7]. - The U.S. lags in AI adoption and confidence, with only 7% optimistic about AI's potential benefits, compared to 27-31% in Asia and other regions [7]. Library Missions and Challenges - Core library missions remain mostly unchanged from 2024, with a notable shift in academic libraries focusing on student engagement as a primary objective in 2025 (40%) [7]. - Budget constraints are a significant challenge, with half of U.S. and North American respondents expecting cuts to collections due to geopolitical pressures [7]. Survey Demographics - The report is based on insights from over 2,000 librarians across 109 countries, with 77% representing academic libraries and 46% of respondents located in the U.S. [5][8].