...Peter Fernandez Purpose This final column aims to revisit the remaining observations from the original series, which focus on the broader strategic and ethical questions facing libraries. These include the recognition that future applications are unpredictable, interdependent and will require...

...Adetoun A. Oyelude Purpose Libraries have historically been defined by their physical architecture and passive role as repositories of knowledge. In the artificial intelligence ( AI ) era, however, they are undergoing a “Digital Renaissance,” evolving into proactive, intelligent partners...

...Bikramaditya Barman Purpose The 2nd International Conference on Research Trends of ICT using Digital Libraries with Human Values & Ethics (ICIDLHV 2026) intended to establish the transformative potential of Information and Communication Technology ( ICT ) in libraries, examining how...

... that libraries interact with. Design/methodology/approach This column revisits observations developed two years ago when generative AI was relatively new to the public sphere. By applying these to the current landscape, the column provides a more grounded understanding of how AI has evolved...

... repeatedly demonstrated. Originality/value Assist information professionals in understanding developments in AI after having the author’s initial framework tested by time. Electronic publishing Education Libraries Library services Information resources management Research A little over...

...Dattatraya Kalbande Purpose This paper aims to examine the impact of artificial intelligence ( AI )-enabled read-aloud technologies on contemporary reading practices and library services. It conceptualises how these tools enhance accessibility, influence user behaviour and extend the professional...

... may be asked more often. Originality/value The emergence of AI tools capable of deep research synthesis presents both challenges and opportunities for academic libraries and librarians. These technologies have the potential to significantly alter established research workflows, bringing the tools...

... 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only India Libraries Governance Empowering of women Viksit Bharat 2047 The vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 necessitates a comprehensive approach to women’s empowerment, addressing multiple facets of gender inequality. Key...

...Ravi Varma Kumar Bevara; Nishith Reddy Mannuru; Brady D. Lund; Sai Pranathi Karedla; Aashrith Mannuru Purpose This paper aims to examine the evolution of DeepSeek R1 as an advanced alternative to ChatGPT in academic and library contexts. It highlights DeepSeek R1’s potential to enhance research...

... search is not just one thing, it is actually many different things, ranging from simple inquiries that have a single clear answer to the starting point of complex research questions with no clear answer (Pierce, 2024). Internet Libraries Library services Technology The rapid adoption...

...Pooja Rana; Dalip Singh Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a “smart” information search system called “Informapper” to address the challenge of information overload faced by modern libraries. The system aims to personalize the search experience, anticipate user needs and provide...

...Prafull Malakar; Leeladharan Manavalan; Palak Jain; Sarin M.S. Purpose The information science community, including library science, has been a focus of significant discussions and research due to recent progress in artificial intelligence (AI), especially in large language models. This study...

... challenges and opportunities for libraries promoting library services, resources, infrastructure and spaces to attract the modern library users. Design/methodology/approach Relevant literature on the topic was searched using keywords including Industry 5.0, modern technologies, artificial intelligence...

... of app development and creating meaningful AI experiences on phones. Originality/value This column underscores the importance of AR, as a technology that is core to libraries mission. AR will enable digital information to be layered onto physical reality which can change human relationship to both...

...Peter Fernandez Purpose The purpose of this column is to interrogate what it means for photographs as practical storehouses of data, how that interacts with society’s understanding of photography and what all of this may mean for the role of libraries as they relate to photographs. Design...

...Bolaji David Oladokun; Rexwhite Tega Enakrire; Ejiro Sandra Ukubeyinje; Diseiye Oyighan; Oluchi Cecilia Okeke; Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani Purpose This study explores cybersecurity behavior in the metaverse, focusing on the opportunities, challenges and future trends for libraries. This study aims...

... The approach of this column is to break-down what may appear to be a crisis in the modernization of library cataloguing and metadata by placing the issues in their historical context and considering existing technologies in a user-friendly manner. Findings MARC-based cataloguing is well-established, robust...

.... Dall-E: This AI tool is one that creates realistic graphics. Research Libraries Information resources management Knowledge management Artificial Intelligence Academic research Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a buzzword in the digital era. It refers to the use of computer...

... to impact books, a technology near and dear to many libraries. Design/methodology/approach This column discusses a series of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that are being used to change what books are. They include AI that adds context with the help of experts, AI that leverages the content...

...Dhananjay Bhagwan Sutar Purpose This study aims to provide an overview of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, identify areas where libraries can play crucial role in effective implementation of NEP 2020 and explains the role of libraries in higher education for implementation of NEP 2020...