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Generative AI Drives Increased Academic Library Resource Engagement

A study analyzing web analytics from August 2023 to October 2025 shows a significant rise in AI-mediated traffic to academic library resources, especially after adding linked citation features. ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini are identified as the main platforms referring users.

Source: arXiv · arxiv.org Published 2026-07-22T16:14:38+00:00 Detected 2026-07-23T05:18:14+00:00
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A study analyzing web analytics from August 2023 to October 2025 shows a significant rise in AI-mediated traffic to academic library resources, especially after adding linked citation features. ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini are identified as the main platforms referring users.

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This study empirically analyzed generative AI as an emerging discovery pathway to academic library resources. Utilizing web analytics from August 2023 to October 2025, the research identifies a significant increase in AI-mediated traffic, particularly following the integration of linked citation features. Referral...

This highlights generative AI's growing role as a discovery tool for academic content, influencing how users access and engage with scholarly resources. Understanding these referral patterns can help libraries optimize their digital services for AI-driven user behavior.

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