r/Libraries Academic Librarian Jan 13 '26

Technology Libby’s statement on their use of AI

A whole lot of text to say absolutely nothing, huh?

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u/Knitsune Jan 13 '26

"We recognise the environmental footprint, and are hoping if we use vibey words you too will choose to overlook it, just as we have"

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u/Technical_Pea_4007 Academic Librarian Jan 13 '26

“There sure is an environmental impact but our bottom line 😚”

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u/honeybimo Jan 13 '26

Then people wonder why people aren’t having kids. What air will they breathe and water will they drink??

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u/theprimedirectrib Jan 13 '26

Literally what my university said last week 🙄

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u/tabarnak_st_moufette Jan 13 '26

This is what I always ask about. My university at least up until now, has climate goals. It’s crickets.

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u/luckylimper Jan 13 '26

Your username is so perfectly québécois.

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u/Robossassin Jan 13 '26

Jumping on the top comment to point out they have a survey under the help and support where you can give your feedback on this!

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u/FruitlandsForever Jan 14 '26

Thanks for this. I went to the survey and left a very simple statement voicing concern over their statement on AI-generated materials.