For supervisors and CE records
Standards crosswalk
Which professional standards each module addresses, and how long each level takes to read. Use it to plan staff learning time or to document the course for continuing education.
Mapping by the curriculum author; not reviewed or endorsed by ACRL or ALA.
19 of 19
ACRL AI sub-competencies addressed by at least one module
6 of 6
ALA core values tied to the ALA guidance in module content
6 h 30 min
Estimated reading time for all 18 modules, before the level quizzes
By module
The first digit of each sub-competency is its ACRL area: 1 Ethical Considerations, 2 Knowledge & Understanding, 3 Analysis & Evaluation, 4 Use & Application. ALA values are listed only where the module explicitly connects the value to the ALA guidance.
- 01 What AI actually is
Level 1: Foundations · 20 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 2.12.33.1
- 02 Talking to AI effectively
Level 1: Foundations · 18 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 2.14.3
- 03 Picking the right tool
Level 1: Foundations · 20 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 2.33.44.5
- 04 Ethics, copyright & policy
Level 1: Foundations · 30 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 1.11.21.31.41.52.22.5
- ALA core values
- Public Good, Intellectual Freedom, Privacy, Sustainability, DEIA, Labor
- 05 Critical evaluation of AI output
Level 1: Foundations · 29 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 2.43.13.23.3
- ALA core values
- DEIA
- 06 AI for research support
Level 2: Applied · 29 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 3.24.14.4
- 07 Reference & instruction
Level 2: Applied · 25 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 4.14.24.3
- 08 Metadata & cataloging
Level 2: Applied · 20 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 3.44.14.4
- 09 Digital collections & discovery
Level 2: Applied · 24 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 3.24.14.4
- ALA core values
- Intellectual Freedom
- 10 Prompt library for library work
Level 2: Applied · 20 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 4.14.3
- 11 AI for collections & vendor evaluation
Level 2: Applied · 29 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 1.43.13.24.2
- ALA core values
- Privacy
- 12 Making the case to administration
Level 2: Applied · 20 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 1.41.54.2
- 13 AI, labor & the library worker
Level 2: Applied · 22 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 1.11.41.52.4
- ALA core values
- Labor
- 14 Automating repetitive tasks
Level 3: Advanced · 15 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 4.14.4
- 15 Agentic AI: what it means
Level 3: Advanced · 19 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 2.14.4
- 16 Vibe coding for librarians
Level 3: Advanced · 20 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 4.14.4
- 17 AI & library systems integration
Level 3: Advanced · 15 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 3.24.14.4
- ALA core values
- Privacy, Sustainability
- 18 Your AI strategy & next steps
Level 3: Advanced · 15 min
- ACRL sub-competencies
- 1.52.34.2
| Module | Level | Min | ACRL sub-competencies | ALA core values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 What AI actually is | Foundations | 20 | 2.12.33.1 | - |
| 02 Talking to AI effectively | Foundations | 18 | 2.14.3 | - |
| 03 Picking the right tool | Foundations | 20 | 2.33.44.5 | - |
| 04 Ethics, copyright & policy | Foundations | 30 | 1.11.21.31.41.52.22.5 | Public Good, Intellectual Freedom, Privacy, Sustainability, DEIA, Labor |
| 05 Critical evaluation of AI output | Foundations | 29 | 2.43.13.23.3 | DEIA |
| 06 AI for research support | Applied | 29 | 3.24.14.4 | - |
| 07 Reference & instruction | Applied | 25 | 4.14.24.3 | - |
| 08 Metadata & cataloging | Applied | 20 | 3.44.14.4 | - |
| 09 Digital collections & discovery | Applied | 24 | 3.24.14.4 | Intellectual Freedom |
| 10 Prompt library for library work | Applied | 20 | 4.14.3 | - |
| 11 AI for collections & vendor evaluation | Applied | 29 | 1.43.13.24.2 | Privacy |
| 12 Making the case to administration | Applied | 20 | 1.41.54.2 | - |
| 13 AI, labor & the library worker | Applied | 22 | 1.11.41.52.4 | Labor |
| 14 Automating repetitive tasks | Advanced | 15 | 4.14.4 | - |
| 15 Agentic AI: what it means | Advanced | 19 | 2.14.4 | - |
| 16 Vibe coding for librarians | Advanced | 20 | 4.14.4 | - |
| 17 AI & library systems integration | Advanced | 15 | 3.24.14.4 | Privacy, Sustainability |
| 18 Your AI strategy & next steps | Advanced | 15 | 1.52.34.2 | - |
By ACRL sub-competency
Statements quoted from AI Competencies for Academic Library Workers (Approved by the ACRL Board of Directors, October 3, 2025).
1. Ethical Considerations
1.1Facilitate and advocate for more equitable access to AI technologies and AI literacy.
1.2Promote fairness in the use of data and design of AI systems.
1.3Protect individual autonomy and privacy rights, cultural diversity, and intellectual property rights when using AI systems.
1.4Ensure appropriate accountability for the design and use of AI systems, including transparency, explainability, accuracy, and reliability.
1.5Consider the broader impacts of AI on communities, workers, and the environment.
2. Knowledge & Understanding
2.1Develop a basic understanding of AI technologies.
2.2Understand AI attribution and detection.
2.3Stay current with AI applications by following reliable sources from a diverse range of experts.
2.4Critically evaluate sources of information about AI for accuracy and bias.
2.5Understand AI-related policies and regulations relevant to your context.
3. Analysis & Evaluation
3.1Explain AI technologies and their impacts on library services and resources.
3.2Evaluate benefits and risks in the deployment of AI technologies.
3.3Critically analyze AI technologies using a multifaceted approach.
3.4Evaluate AI tools in the context of specific library tasks and services.
4. Use & Application
4.1Apply AI for task efficiency and quality enhancement.
4.2Use AI to facilitate communication and collaboration in the workplace.
4.3Develop effective prompting strategies for optimal AI output.
4.4Explore the capabilities of AI for innovation.
4.5Select AI tools that are designed for accessibility and usability.
By ALA core value
The six core values in ALA's Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries (2026). Module 04 introduces all six; the other modules listed take one value further in their own setting.
Public Good
Intellectual Freedom
Privacy
Sustainability
DEIA
Labor
Reading time
Estimated reading time from each module page. The three level quizzes (10 questions each) and any hands-on practice take extra time.
| Level | Modules | Reading time |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1: Foundations | 5 | 1 h 57 min |
| Level 2: Applied | 8 | 3 h 9 min |
| Level 3: Advanced | 5 | 1 h 24 min |
| All levels | 18 | 6 h 30 min |