Libraries have always been at the center of information literacy and literacy development. By extension it is fitting that they play a central role in helping staff, students and researchers when it comes to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in finding, using, and managing information. While AI is not new, in more recent years academic libraries have seen enormous developments with its ability and technology, and it has become more widely available for staff and students to use. A key consideration for academic libraries is how AI integration is profoundly impacting search and discovery mechanisms in library databases. This paper will present an overview of the implications of AI for academic libraries. It will focus on how it is influencing students when finding, using, and managing information and will also outline in practical terms what approaches are being taken by academic libraries. It will consider how academic libraries can increase AI literacy and the opportunities that it brings .