Abstract：How artificial intelligence might change academic library workApplying the competencies literature and the theory of the professions The probable impact of artificial intelligenceAIon workincluding professional workis contestedbut it is unlikely to leave them untouchedThe purpose of this conceptual paper is to consider the likelihood of the adoption of different approaches Retrieval and IndexingAI can be used to improve retrieval efficiencyfinding more relevant information or resourcesThis article primarily discusses how AI is applied to knowledge discoveryespecially in academic librariesThis involves using AI technologies to search and analyze data to find valuable informationwhich is the main function of data mining