UTILIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING, LEARNING AND RESEARCH IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
UTILIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING, LEARNING AND RESEARCH IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
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Date
2025
Authors
Ejila, Irene O. (CLN),
KAJANG, Victor S.
AMINU, Hajara M.
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Library and Information Management Forum
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing Library and Information Services (LIS),
offering transformative potential for effective teaching, learning, and research. This
abstract explores the integration of AI technologies in LIS, highlighting their impact on the
academic ecosystem. AI-driven tools such as intelligent search engines, chatbots,
recommendation systems, and automated indexing are enhancing the discoverability and
accessibility of educational and scholarly resources. These tools support personalized
learning experiences, streamline administrative tasks, and enable data-driven decisionmaking
for educators and researchers. Libraries are evolving into smart learning
environments, where AI facilitates real-time assistance, predictive analytics for user
behavior, and advanced content curation. Furthermore, AI empowers research through
semantic search capabilities, citation analysis, and automated summarization of large
datasets. The paper also addresses challenges such as data privacy, ethical concerns, and
the need for digital literacy among library professionals. It concludes that there is need for
institutional librarians to engage their institutional management to intensify strategies of
building collaboration and partnerships with policy makers, philanthropists, stakeholders,
non-governmental organisations and international organisations to source for grants for
integration and implementation of Artificial Intelligence technology in Academic Libraries
for fostering innovation, improving users’ engagement and significantly contributing to the
advancement of educational and scholarly communication.
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Library and Information Management Forum