AI in Libraries: July Edition
Posted on 15th July 2025
At Technology from Sage we believe that the right technology can remove barriers to knowledge. The AI in Libraries feature shares the latest AI developments for academic librarians and worldwide projects.
Read on for July’s edition, collated by Rajeh Shaikh, Product Manager at Sage.
Recent AI Initiatives in University Libraries and New Research Assistant Tools
Wiley & Perplexity Launch AI-Enhanced Scholarly Search
On June 25, 2025, Wiley announced a new partnership with AI search platform Perplexity to bring its academic content (from nursing and business to engineering and education) into a conversational, AI-powered search experience. As Perplexity’s first education partner, Wiley ensures users get transparent, cited results from trusted sources. Pilots are already running at Texas A&M and Texas State, with more universities to follow. The initiative reflects Wiley’s commitment to responsible AI and student-first innovation.
Johns Hopkins Libraries Explore Responsible AI Integration
Johns Hopkins Libraries announced ongoing initiatives to explore the use of artificial intelligence in academic research and learning. A new internal task force is examining ethical, privacy-conscious ways to incorporate generative AI tools, focusing on how they can support student success, enhance search and discovery, and respect scholarly values. The team is also hosting open conversations to shape a transparent, inclusive approach.
Oxford, Cambridge & Paris-Saclay Unite for Global AI Research
University of Oxford announced the launch of the Entente CordIAle Paris-Saclay – Oxford-Cambridge AI Initiative, a major international partnership focused on ethical, sovereign, and world-class AI. This initiative spans collaborative research, joint thesis supervision, and industry engagement. Academic libraries of institutions involved in this partnership will be central to its success, managing AI-generated data, supporting research, and addressing ethical questions in scholarly communication.
