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This article presents the results of a mixed methods study carried out at Université Côte d'Azur (France) in the context of the introduction of digital syllabi. As tools for student learning, syllabi (or course plans) are likely to encourage a convergent representation of lecturers' pedagogical intentions and students' perceptions. This study reports on the questioned students and lecturers’ perceptions of syllabi (by means of questionnaires and semi-directive interviews) and on their perceptions of the system put in place in their university. The results highlight a divergence between lecturers' projections and students' expectations. They highlight the need for a better understanding of students' needs and the development of a shared representation of the learning environment to promote a successful learning experience.

Keywords: congruencia pedagógica, syllabus, syllabus, programa de estudos, enseñanza superior, course plan, esboço do curso, plan de cours, congruência pedagógica, experiencia de aprendizaje, pedagogical congruence, congruence pédagogique, enseignement supérieur, intención pedagógica, higher education, ensino superior, experiência de aprendizado, expérience d’apprentissage, learning experience, entorno de aprendizaje, intention pédagogique, intenção pedagógica, percepción de los estudiantes, pedagogical intention, ambiente de aprendizado, environnement d’apprentissage, learning environment, plan de curso, perception des étudiants, students’ perception, percepção do aluno

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gained exceptional public and media coverage since the launch of the ChatGPT platform, a generative conversational intelligence, in November 2022. Nevertheless, AI is already an integral part of our digital daily lives, as we navigate through social networks, use our GPS, or consult recommendations on e-commerce websites. Due to its pervasive influence across all sectors of our societies, AI is gradually becoming a pivotal subject in terms of regulation, societal direction, and legislation. As early as 2021, UNESCO published a report presenting avenues for ethical considerations in AI. In June 2023, the European Union also established a regulatory framework outlining requirements and obligations for AI usage. As a digital manifestation and given the "new ways in which its use influences human thinking, interaction and decision-making and affects education, human, social and natural sciences, culture, and communication and information" (UNESCO. General Conference, 41st, 2021), public libraries have a role to play in enabling residents within their communities to grasp this technology. Their role is all the more significant as AI generates concerns and distrust (Gillath et al., 2021) among populations when "libraries also continue to enjoy a high level of trust and appreciation in most of their communities" (Arlitsch \& Newell, 2017). Understanding AI thus constitutes a new cornerstone for accessing the necessary information to advance sustainable development, as outlined in the Lyon Declaration (2014). Moreover, comprehension of AI aligns with the ethical concerns articulated by UNESCO in terms of explainability and transparency and aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. These goals include quality education (4), industry, innovation and infrastructure (9), reduced inequalities (10), sustainable cities and communities (11), as well as responsible consumption and production (12). The role of public libraries in advancing the goals of the 2030 Agenda is beyond dispute (IFLA, 2016), and various digital literacies are already integral to their actions. As AI is predominantly developed by global economic giants and permeates all of our practices, "Shouldn’t [libraries] be the bastions of information literacy and information privacy in an AI world?" (Cox et al., 2018). Thus, to what extent can public libraries take on this subject to promote and offer relevant literacy? For this study, we will conduct a cross-analysis among three European countries—Spain, France, and Italy—to provide insights into the diverse ways in which AI influences professional practices. Through a literature review and semi-structured interviews, the objective is to delineate the challenges of Artificial Intelligence within the framework of the Agenda 2030 program. Subsequently, we will delve into the specificity of AI Literacy in comparison to Information Literacy, a practice already adopted by libraries. Finally, we will analyze the current and prospective role of AI in libraries to propose avenues for implementing concrete actions.

Keywords: Public Library, Artificial Intelligence, Information Literacy, Sustainable Development, Algorithmic Literacy, AI Literacy