The potential of artificial intelligence in document cataloging

This article discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a promising technology for automating document cataloging processes in libraries. It analyzes the history of AI development, its interdisciplinary nature, and its impact on various spheres of human activity. The key opportunities for applying AI at each stage of cataloging are examined, including data collection, bibliographic record creation, annotation drafting, subject determination, and indexing. It is emphasized that the integration of AI into library processes opens new horizons for enhancing the efficiency of libraries, however, it also requires the need for a balanced approach to the introduction of technologies to maintain their social significance.