...Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu Purpose This study aims to explore digital preservation strategies for historical records, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse. It examines how AI-driven technologies and immersive virtual spaces can enhance the accessibility...

... Extended reality Machine learning Metaverse Virtual reality A preliminary survey of library websites around the world reveals that, among the beyond reality technologies, VR and AR are relatively predominant in terms of their adoption in libraries. The implementation of beyond reality...

...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...

...Bolaji David Oladokun; Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani; Nnenda W. Tom-George; Oluchi Cecilia Okeke Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the challenges and opportunities presented by the Metaverse and Meta artificial intelligence (AI) for libraries in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs...

...Bolaji David Oladokun; Oluwole Olumide Durodolu; Adeyinka Tella; Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani; Abayomi Kehinde Owolabi Purpose This paper aims to explore the decline of the metaverse and the concurrent growth of online videos, examining their implications for libraries. It analyzes factors contributing...

...Madhusudhan Margam Purpose This study aims to provide insight into the usage of metaverse technologies in libraries, examining their impact on library service user engagement and assisting in unique promotion and marketing techniques for the metaverse setting. Design/methodology/approach...

...Yunze Liu; Hasan Tinmaz Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an alternative platform, namely the Metaverse, to enhance and revolutionize the concept of living library experiences. The fourth industrial revolution has disseminated many innovative human experiences since the rapid...

...Omolara Basirat Amzat; Akinade Adebowale Adewojo Purpose This study aims to explore the transformative potential of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse into academic libraries, envisioning a future where personalized, immersive and accessible user experiences redefine...

...Bolaji David Oladokun; Dauda Oseni Yahaya; Rexwhite Tega Enakrire Purpose As traditional physical spaces grapple with evolving reading habits and information consumption patterns, the notion of libraries within the metaverse poses intriguing questions about accessibility, knowledge dissemination...

... and engaging users in an interactive and captivating environment. Tanmay De Sarkar can be contacted at: tdesarkar@caluniv.ac.in © Emerald Publishing Limited 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Robotics Virtual reality Deep learning Metaverse Telepresence robot...

...Adeyinka Tella; Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani; Ugonna Vivian Ailaku Purpose As the metaverse gains popularity, libraries have the potential to play a vital role in this virtual world. However, digital librarians and digital age library users need to develop metaliteracy skills to effectively navigate...

...Nove E. Variant Anna; Dessy Harisanty; Noraini Ismail Purpose This paper aims to explore the existence of Metaverse or 3D virtual libraries and how they use Metaverse to expand library services. Design/methodology/approach The authors use literature to search projects and research papers...

... digital environment, including holographic and the infancy of the metaverse into education that also include avatars, virtual worlds and a move from 2D to 3D, Other sessions focused on the importance of technology and imagination during the COVID-19 pandemic some of which involved messy innovation...