This works-in-progress study explores how public library patrons experience and navigate human–AI assisted e-book platforms such as Libby and OverDrive. Drawing on information behavior theory and human-centered AI perspectives, the study examines how users describe their searching, browsing, and reading practices in algorithmically mediated environments. Using a qualitative case study design and semi-structured interviews, the research investigates how digital literacy and interface features shape perceived agency and engagement.
