AI in Academic Libraries: Futures and Opportunities

Abstract

The transformation of academic libraries is being significantly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), which is evolving them into dynamic hubs for learning, scholarly inquiry, and knowledge dissemination. The existing uses of AI, such as chatbots, automated cataloguing, recommendation systems, and data analytics, are examined in this article along with potential uses, such as improved information finding, individualised support, administrative automation, and ethical inclusion. To address issues such as budgetary constraints, a shortage of skilled workers, and data privacy concerns, ethical frameworks and training programs are used. By citing the American Library Association (ALA) and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), it highlights how AI can improve efficiency, accessibility, and equity, thereby establishing libraries as essential leaders in higher education.