The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies is subject to the requirements below, including cases where disclosure is required. In all cases, authors must exercise appropriate human oversight and control. Authors are responsible for reviewing and editing any AI-generated content, as such tools may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or biased content.

AI tools must not be listed as an author or co-author, nor cited as an author. Authorship carries responsibilities that can only be fulfilled by humans. Authors remain fully responsible and accountable for the content of their submission.

Uses of AI that do not require disclosure:
Authors may use AI tools in the writing process for support tasks such as improving readability, grammar, spelling, formatting, or reference management. AI may also be used in the research process, including for data analysis or other analytical tasks. These uses do not require disclosure under this policy.

Uses of AI that require disclosure:
If generative AI or AI-assisted technologies are used to produce, draft, or substantially revise any portion of the written content of the paper, this must be disclosed.

Disclosure statement:
When disclosure is required, authors must include a statement at the end of their paper in a section titled: ‘Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.’

Statement format:
During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL / SERVICE] for [PURPOSE]. The author(s) reviewed and edited the content as necessary and take(s) full responsibility for the final submission.

If no generative AI tools were used to produce, draft, or substantially revise the text, no statement is required.

This guidance aligns with current practices in scholarly publishing. As IFLA Journal is published in partnership with Sage, authors are encouraged to consult Sage’s policy on the use of artificial intelligence in scholarly publishing for additional detail.