5TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: ROLES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
5TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: ROLES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
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Date
2025
Authors
Yakubu Attahiru Liman,
Muhammad Saidu Jika,
Muhammad Modibbo Umar
Umar Shuaibu
Olusegun Victor Olaogun
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Library and Information Management Forum
Abstract
This paper is to examines 5th industrial revolution and the role of Artificial Intelligence
(AI) in Academic Libraries. The paper is a reflective piece examining 5th Industrial
Revolution and advancement in the context of artificial intelligence in academic libraries.
The paper argued thar 5th industrial revolution has advance information service delivery
by connecting cyber, virtual and physical space in contemporary academic libraries.
Various studies indicated that artificial intelligence is contributing significantly to global
information provision and dissemination. The paper indicated that the 5th industrial
revolution and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought about significant
transformation in the way academic libraries manage and provide access to information.
Literature reviewed indicated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the emerging trends
and applications of computing in academic libraries. The paper also focuses on the
advantages of Artificial Intelligence which enhances information services delivery.
Artificial Intelligence also improves library operations and services and upgrades and
heightens the relevance of academic libraries in an ever-changing digital society. The
paper also discusses application of Artificial Intelligences in academic libraries in the Era
of 5th Industrial Revolution. The paper also highlights the benefits of Artificial Intelligences
in academic Libraries. The paper emphasizes on the challenges of integrating Artificial
Intelligence (AI) in Academic Libraries. Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in
academic libraries was also discussed in the paper. The paper concluded that despite the
advancements brought by the 5th industrial revolution, challenges such as privacy concerns
and algorithmic biases were still pertinent in AI which must be addressed to ensure
responsible AI implementation. The paper proffered way forward that there is need for
academic libraries from developing countries especially Nigeria to strengthened and
priorities for AI to enhance research output in the delivery of information
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