Coherent Awareness of Artificial Intelligence and Implications for Libraries: Insights from Law Students

This study evaluates the awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among law students, involving a total of 408 participants from the Center of Excellence (School of Law) at Gujarat University and GLS Law College at GLS University in Gujarat, India. Both institutions provide a comprehensive five-year integrated graduate degree in law. Data collection was conducted using a structured questionnaire that employed a five-point Likert scale. The questionnaire was specifically designed to assess various dimensions, including computer literacy, digital literacy, awareness and utilization of AI tools, the rationale for using such tools, database usage, the significance of AI in the legal field, and the impact of AI on library usage. The data obtained were analyzed using statistical methods, including mean, Kruskal–Wallis test, and the Mann–Whitney U test. The analysis demonstrated that both age and academic year significantly influence students’ awareness of AI and their use of databases. Additionally, the findings indicate that the increasing adoption of AI tools is substantially affecting library usage among law students.