The Project

The project Fully Algorithmic Librarian (FAN) investigates application scenarios of AI-supported methods for research-supporting services – in particular for publication support – in academic libraries in Berlin. The aim is to further develop and publish publication metrics on graphs and to test the application of these findings in libraries. The project is funded as part of the program “Strengthening Innovation Capacities in Information Provision (STiIV)” from 01.11.23 to 31.10.2026.

Organization

The project is carried out by the Cooperative Library Network Berlin-Brandenburg (KOBV),  which connects the library landscape of Berlin and Brandenburg and performs important  tasks for the member libraries at a central location. KOBV is the only library network in  Germany that is affiliated with a research institute. The close proximity to science and  research makes it possible to develop and test groundbreaking procedures in information  management and to ensure continuous innovation. The KOBV benefits significantly from the  Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB)’s orientation as a research institute for applied mathematics and  data-intensive high-performance computing.