Abstract：Artificial Intelligence in academic library strategy in the United Kingdom and the Mainland of China There is growing recognition of the value of applying Artificial IntelligenceAIin librariesThis study explores how academic libraries have responded to this opportunity at the level of strategywhat is the status of the application of AIif anya Consulting ServiceProviding more precise and personalized query services through AI technologyLibrary AutomationSome libraries claim to besmartwhich may involve AI-based automated processes and services This article explores the strategic application of artificial intelligenceAIin academic libraries and the different development priorities in the UK and ChinaResearch data shows that high-ranking universities in the UK rarely explicitly mention AI and related technologies in their strategic documentswhile most Chinese universities mention them in their vision statementsfocusing on the development of new professions and technical researchAlthough some libraries have implemented AI-based applications or claim to besmartmost academic librariesstrategic plans or agendas do not emphasize AI