USE OF EMERGING LIBRARY TECHNOLOGIES FOR INFORMATION SERVICE DELIVERY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: A PROGNOSIS

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorESEW, Michael
dc.contributor.authorZAYYANA, Hauwa
dc.contributor.authorDANBAKI, Cecilia Anthony
dc.contributor.authorYUSUF, Sekinat T.
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-29T06:04:23Z
dc.date.available2026-07-29T06:04:23Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.descriptionJournal of Library and Information Management Forum
dc.description.abstractAcademic libraries have undergone significant transformation due to the rapid advancement of information and communication technologies. The traditional role of libraries as repositories of printed materials has evolved into dynamic information centers that provide seamless access to digital resources and innovative information services. Emerging library technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain Technology, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Mobile Technologies, Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), and Library Management Systems have revolutionized information service delivery in academic libraries. These technologies have enhanced information accessibility, improved user experiences, increased operational efficiency, and facilitated remote access to scholarly resources. This opinion paper examines the application of emerging technologies in academic libraries, their impact on information service delivery, challenges associated with their adoption, and future prospects. The paper argues that while emerging technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for enhancing library services, their successful implementation requires adequate funding, skilled personnel, supportive policies, and continuous technological innovation. The paper concludes that academic libraries that embrace emerging technologies will remain relevant in the digital age and continue to serve as indispensable hubs for knowledge creation, dissemination, and utilization.
dc.identifier.urihttps://kubanni.abu.edu.ng/123456789/13269
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLibrary and Information Management Forum Vol. 28. No. 1 2026
dc.titleUSE OF EMERGING LIBRARY TECHNOLOGIES FOR INFORMATION SERVICE DELIVERY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: A PROGNOSIS
dc.typeArticle
dspace.entity.type
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
321-329 Esew et al.pdf
Size:
652.6 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description:
Download
Collections
Library and Information Management Forum