GENERAL, ERM, PROJECT, 2022 

The Serials Librarian 

The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) is engaging in a three-year pilot using artificial intelligence (AI) contract review software, LegalSifter. This presentation examines the potential of using AI software for e-resources contract review. Rachel Erb discloses how the need for this type of software arose at FLVC due to all contract review and negotiation taking place within the same time frame. Erb includes an explanation of the custom configuration that was needed for the software to optimally perform for their needs. The interplay of natural language processing and machine learning is also included in the explanation of a custom sifter focusing on accessibility. An anonymized contract is processed using the software and the output is explained with some examples of how problematic terms are flagged and how to redline the document using the editing feature of the software. Using this software reduces contract review and redlining from a few days to a few hours. Positive performance of the software indicates its potential to serve as a teaching tool for new staff with basic knowledge of e-resources licenses. 

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Erb, R. A. (2022). Does Artificial Intelligence (AI) Have a Role in E-Resources Licensing? The Serials Librarian, 0(0), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2022.2018240