AI-Powered Cataloguing

AI-Powered Cataloguing is a timely and highly practical resource that bridges the gap between traditional cataloguing and emerging AI-powered workflows across library environments. Hannes Lowagie brings both technical expertise and a deep understanding of bibliographic applications. A must-read for library professionals exploring real-world automation in an AI-driven world. -- Dr. Michalis Gerolimos, Deputy Head of Cataloging, National Library of Greece As well as being a usefully practical guide to creating an online tool for cataloguing, Hannes’ book is an excellent primer for anyone interested in thinking about the future of cataloguing. His comprehensive text invites us all to improve our workflows and update our understanding of the potential for our metadata creation. -- Jenny Wright, Chief Metadata Officer, Bibliographic Data Services Hannes Lowagie boldly confronts the controversial and often misunderstood field of AI-based bibliographic cataloguing, showcasing the design and real-world outcomes of a pioneering implementation. At a time when much of the discourse remains speculative or abstract, this book delivers much-needed clarity, substance, and direction. It not only illuminates technical possibilities but also redefines the evolving role of the cataloguer, urging readers to rethink the profession as a space for reinvention, not replacement. -- Roberto Gómez, Head of Bibliographic Standards Office, National Library of Spain