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2. Emergence of robotic technologies: implications for Nigerian academic libraries
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Oladokun, Bolaji David, Owolabi, Abayomi Kehinde, Aboyade, Modupe Aduke, Wiche, Humphrey Igwechi, and Aboyade, Wahab Akanmu
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- 2023
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3. Metaverse-infused academic libraries: a glimpse into the future
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Amzat, Omolara Basirat and Adewojo, Akinade Adebowale
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- 2023
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4. The intelligent library : Thought leaders’ views on the likely impact of artificial intelligence on academic libraries
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Cox, Andrew M., Pinfield, Stephen, and Rutter, Sophie
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- 2019
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5. Future proofing the academic library: improving the way we work.
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Nicholas, Pauline, Palmer, Alicia, Lindsay, Yulande, Lawrence, Kareen, and Reid Lawson, Vergie Lee
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ACADEMIC libraries ,ELECTRONIC journals ,LITERATURE reviews ,INFORMATION science ,NURSING informatics ,LIBRARY science ,LIBRARY technical services ,DISRUPTIVE innovations - Abstract
Purpose: Driven by globalization and subsequent advancements in technology, higher education has experienced exponential growth in student enrolment and increased diversity in the student population. Among the major changes are new models of learning that have supported both onsite and remote learners for quality education. In response to these major changes in education, the processes, resources and services in library and information science have been redefined to meet the information needs of all users, anytime and anywhere. Historically, libraries shifted from being curators of knowledge to creators and disseminators of knowledge. This paper aims to address the path forward for academic libraries using as example, the Main Library at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus (UWI). Design/methodology/approach: This paper explores the evolution of reference services, circulations, digitization, people engagement and how new technologies have fundamentally changed the way librarians at The UWI work. Of equal importance in this discussion of the future of academic libraries is students' ability to navigate the diverse ways in which they access resources and services. Finally, the interests, needs and the practical implications of artificial intelligence in academic libraries will be examined. This digital disruption poses both opportunities and challenges for academic libraries and students within the Caribbean in the 21st Century and beyond. A review of literature as well as a look at trends in academic libraries forms the basis of this discussion. Findings: Library processes and services advanced from automation in the 1980s, internet and online facilities in the 1990s to web-based and consortia offerings in the 2000s rendering old models obsolete. Information products and the process of information sharing have reduced the focus on print collections and face to face interactions to fully online or hybrid offerings. What is evident is that Caribbean Libraries must continue to evolve or risk being left behind in this burgeoning technology age. Originality/value: Often the Caribbean is overlooked when examining the impact and application of technology and the availability of resources to students and the wider society. This paper presents an opportunity to look at the unique status of Caribbean academic libraries, specifically The University of the West Indies Library System. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. The role of agency in historians’ experiences of serendipity in physical and digital information environments.
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Martin, Kim and Quan-Haase, Anabel
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SERENDIPITY ,ELECTRONIC information resources ,HEURISTIC programming ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,INFORMATION retrieval - Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the changing research practices of historians, and to contrast their experiences of serendipity in physical and digital information environments.Design/methodology/approach In total, 20 historians in Southwestern Ontario participated in semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed employing grounded theory. The analytical approach included memoing, the constant comparative method, and three phases of coding.Findings Four main themes were identified: agency, the importance of the physical library experience, digital information environments, and novel heuristic forms of serendipity. The authors found that scholars frequently used active verbs to describe their experience with serendipity. This suggests that agency is more involved in the experience than previous conceptualizations of serendipity have suggested, and led us to coin the term “incidental serendipity.” Other key findings include the need for digital tools to incorporate the context surrounding primary sources, and also to provide an organizational context much like what is encountered by patrons in library stacks.Originality/value The increased emphasis on digital materials should not come at the expense of the physical information environment, where historians often encounter serendipitous finds. A fine balance and a greater integration between digital and physical resources is needed in order to support scholars’ continued ability to make connections between materials. By showing the active role that historians take in their serendipitous encounters, this paper suggests that historical training is critical for eliciting incidental serendipitous encounters. The authors propose a novel approach, one that examines verbs in serendipity accounts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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7. Artificial intelligence as enabler of future library services: how prepared are librarians in African university libraries.
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Enakrire, Rexwhite Tega and Oladokun, Bolaji David
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,ACADEMIC libraries ,ACADEMIC librarians ,SELECTIVE dissemination of information ,CLASSIFICATION of books ,DIGITAL technology ,HUMAN-artificial intelligence interaction - Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate artificial intelligence (AI) as enabler of future library services, with consideration to how prepared are librarians in African university libraries. Design/methodology/approach: This study applied the interpretive content/document analysis of literature harvested from different databases of Scopus and Web of Science. AI could be used to perform daily routines in circulation, serial, reference and selective dissemination of information among others. It could also be applied to the provision of innovative services of recognition of library activities such as answering research quarries, cataloguing and classification of library materials and management of library system software of different databases within the library systems. Findings: It could be deduced from the study that AI would continue to serve as a panacea to future library services irrespective of its geographical context. Due to the evolving nature of knowledge growth, AI having its roots in the field of engineering has been found useful to support future library services. The support accrued from library service delivery in the library profession has made librarians continue to interact with other intelligent machines that can demonstrate human behaviour even though they are not real human beings. The behaviour of machines and AI where human beings play a significant role has brought many renovations in the management of complex tasks of processing, communication, knowledge representation, decision making and suggestions, on potentials of diverse work operations. Practical implications: The understanding that the present paper portrays in the context of future library services is that there is no way the AI could function without a human interaction perspective when drawing an analogy from computer science, information science and information systems fields of study. Social implications: The interest of users across their background would be strengthen if AI advances transformed the handling complex tasks of processing, communication, knowledge representation, decision-making and giving suggestions, among other things. The possibilities of diverse work operations from empirical evidence of studies consulted in recent times gave the authors the impetus to consider AI as the enabler of future library services. Originality/value: The increasing demands from library patrons have prompted librarians to adapt their methods of delivering services. These emerging technologies have also brought about shifts in approaches to teaching and learning. Consequently, the recent surge in digital technology-driven service innovations has ushered in a fresh paradigm for education and research. In response to these changes, librarians are actively seeking novel and innovative technologies to enhance user experiences within their libraries. They serve as catalysts for introducing modern and advanced technologies, consistently adapting to contemporary tools that enhance their offerings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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8. The intelligent academic library: review of AI projects & potential for Caribbean libraries.
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Duncan, Adrian St. Patrick
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ACADEMIC libraries ,LIBRARIES ,CONTENT analysis - Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in aspects of Caribbean academic libraries for greater levels of efficacy as well as overall widespread reach and access. This paper will further emphasize the importance of AI in fostering a smooth workforce, reducing opportunities for error, while maximizing on resource output for Caribbean academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach: Through an extensive literature and content analysis, the research assessed various literatures from across the world, in wide ranging sectors, to attest to the plausibility of AI implementation in Caribbean academic libraries. Findings: Revealing the possibilities for fostering great levels of efficacy as well as saves time and reduces the possibility for inefficiencies in the system through smoother check in and out as well as more accountability.[AQ3] Research limitations/implications: This research focused primarily on proposing the use of AI in the daily operations of the academic library. It further attested to the implementations and application efficacy for intelligent academic libraries. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study of the kind for Caribbean academic libraries and brought light to the fact that presently academic libraries can benefit from greater levels of efficacy and accuracy through the careful employment of AI in certain key areas in academic libraries. This study further reports about the impact of AI on academic libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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9. Use of artificial intelligence in the library services: prospects and challenges.
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Hussain, Abid
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INFORMATION technology ,INTELLIGENCE service ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,LIBRARIANS' attitudes ,LIBRARIANS ,INTELLIGENT tutoring systems - Abstract
Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the emerging technologies of this time. It has been associated with several trades like business, defense, health and education, but its role in library services will foster intelligent decisions. AI is a widely used technology in library services that can transform the best services in the age of information technology. This paper aims to highlight the use of AI in library operations. Several research have been undertaken on this subject, but that only address a few applications. This paper highlights the pros and cons of AI in library services. AI and libraries have a substantial nexus; nevertheless, the use and awareness of AI in library services are still creating question marks addressed in this paper. This study will help the policy stakeholder, librarians and scholars in the field to address these issues before the deployment of AI in library services. Design/methodology/approach: This study is based on a qualitative method using content analysis techniques. Extant literature was explored on the subject and was analyzed for this study. This study highlights the pros and cons of AI in library services and its possible solutions. Findings: The findings of this study show that AI is a vibrant technology that can be used in library services; however, some obstacles like adequate funds, the attitude of librarians and technical skills are a few obstacles that hamper AI in library operations. The findings also reveal that using AI in library operations will accelerate libraries in the right direction. Furthermore, this study highlights various applications that can be deployed without spending costs. Originality/value: This study covers the understanding of AI in library services that will help the librarian's information professionals leverage AI in library scenarios. Furthermore, the practical implication of AI in library services will bring positive change in implementing AI. Social implications: This study will motivate library professionals to take advantage of AI in library services and further accelerate library operations in the right direction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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10. Maturing research data services and the transformation of academic libraries.
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Cox, Andrew M., Kennan, Mary Anne, Lyon, Liz, Pinfield, Stephen, and Sbaffi, Laura
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ACADEMIC libraries ,ORGANIZATIONAL change ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,INFORMATION services ,DATA curation ,QUESTIONNAIRES - Abstract
Purpose: A major development in academic libraries in the last decade has been recognition of the need to support research data management (RDM). The purpose of this paper is to capture how library research data services (RDS) have developed and to assess the impact of this on the nature of academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach: Questionnaire responses from libraries in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the UK and USA from 2018 are compared to a previous data set from 2014. Findings: The evidence supports a picture of the spread of RDS, especially advisory ones. However, future ambitions do not seem to have seen much evolution. There is limited evidence of organisational change and skills shortages remain. Most service development can be explained as the extension of traditional library services to research data. Yet there remains the potential for transformational impacts, when combined with the demands implied by other new services such as around text and data mining, bibliometrics and artificial intelligence. A revised maturity model is presented that summarises typical stages of development of services, structures and skills. Research limitations/implications: The research models show how RDS are developing. It also reflects on the extent to which RDM represents a transformation of the role of academic libraries. Practical implications: Practitioners working in the RDM arena can benchmark their current practices and future plans against wider patterns. Originality/value: The study offers a clear picture of the evolution of research data services internationally and proposes a maturity model to capture typical stages of development. It contributes to the wider discussion of how the nature of academic libraries are changing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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11. University libraries: step towards a web based knowledge management system.
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Rah, Javeed Ahmad, Gul, Sumeer, and Wani, Zahid Ashraf
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USE studies of information resources ,WEB-based user interfaces ,ACADEMIC libraries ,MANAGEMENT information systems ,INFORMATION resources management ,KNOWLEDGE management ,INFORMATION technology ,LIBRARY users ,LIBRARY science - Abstract
The article presents the findings of the study which aims to implement a web-based knowledge management system (WBKMS) for university libraries that will support the creation, dissemination, utilization, and storage of the institution's digital knowledge assets. It cites several aims of implementing WBKMS in libraries including to encourage coordination between libraries and library uses, improve library staff's professionalism, and to promote knowledge innovation. The study revealed that the said WBKMS will help in achieving satisfaction levels on both users and library professionals. Further, it implied that knowledge innovation in a web-based environment will aid in the creation of better knowledge based society.
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- 2010
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12. Artificial intelligence chatbots in academic libraries: the rise of ChatGPT.
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Adetayo, Adebowale Jeremy
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CHATGPT ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,CHATBOTS ,ACADEMIC libraries ,COLLECTION development in libraries ,LITERARY sources - Abstract
Purpose: The study aims to investigate the potential of artificial intelligence chatbots in academic libraries along with the dangers associated with the technology. Design/methodology/approach: Literature were sourced from Google scholar and Scopus database-indexed journals to assess the potentials and drawbacks of using ChatGPT (generative pretrained transformer). Findings: The study found that ChatGPT can aid with technical and reader services such as answering basic reference inquiries, navigating the library website and assisting with research, cataloguing, classification and collection development. However, due to the risk of inaccurate query responses, misuse, limited comprehension, input limitation and technological reliance, it should be a complementary technology rather than a replacement for human librarians. Originality/value: To the best of the author' knowledge, this is one of the first articles reviewing the potential of ChatGPT in academic libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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13. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pakistani university library services.
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Ali, Muhammad Yousuf, Naeem, Salman Bin, and Bhatti, Rubina
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,ACADEMIC libraries ,CLASSIFICATION of books ,DEEP learning ,LIBRARY catalogs ,LIBRARY administration - Published
- 2021
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