... and challenges AI implementation LIS practitioners The growing integration of AI technologies into academic library services has the potential to transform how information is accessed, managed and provided (Okunlaya et al., 2022). However, the scope of AI deployment in academic libraries...

.... It explores current practices and challenges in AI implementation and proposes strategies to address bias and discrimination in AI systems. Findings The findings of this study reveal that bias and discrimination are significant concerns in AI systems used in the library and information industry...