AI use across the North American book industry

AI use across the North American book industry 2025 features the results of an industry survey where over 500 professionals were asked about artificial intelligence. The report shares insights into the adoption of AI, applications of the technology, perception of value, interest in training, areas of concern, and more. It also highlights the views of the two highest-represented sectors among survey respondents: publishers and libraries. The insights from this report will help organizations understand the current use of and attitudes towards AI and will help to create AI policies that are effective and aligned with industry values.

This survey was developed by the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) AI working group in collaboration with BookNet Canada.