[Purpose/Significance] In order to adapt to the changes in university research and education among others in the era of digital intelligence, respond to the national initiative to enhance the digital literacy of the entire population and the IFLA’s call for improving librarians’ capabilities to address the current AI environment, strengthen academic librarians’ adaptability, competence, and creativity in the digital and intelligent context, and improve AI literacy across all business processes. [Method/Process] By reviewing relevant literature, AI literacy frameworks domestically and internationally, as well as the professional characteristics of university librarians, this study summarizes the main drivers compelling academic librarians to enhance their AI literacy, explores the core elements of AI literacy for academic librarians, and proposes relevant improvement paths based on these drivers and core elements. [Result/Conclusion] The changes in the AI-driven knowledge and information environment, library practices, and user needs are identified as the main drivers for enhancing academic librarians’ AI literacy in the era of digital intelligence. Based on this, the core elements of AI literacy for academic librarians are proposed, focusing on professional engagement, library management, library services, as well as teaching and guidance. Accordingly, a three-tier parallel AI literacy cultivation model—“foundation-core-extension”—along with related safeguarding measures are put forward.
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