The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modernizing Academic Library Services

by Dr. Arati Pradhan, Dr. Sanmati Jain, Mrs. Prangya Prachi Samantaray

Published: May 30, 2026 • DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11050076

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been identified as a revolutionary technology that has the potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of academic library services. This paper examines the use of AI in the modernization of academic libraries by incorporating intelligent systems such as chatbots, recommendation systems, automated cataloguing, and data analytics. These technologies help in the optimization of information retrieval, personalized user services, and automating the routine tasks of the library. The paper discusses how AI-based systems can help librarians in handling massive digital information while allowing them to concentrate on advanced research support services. The results of this paper indicate that the efficient use of AI can help in the transformation of conventional libraries into intelligent knowledge repositories to cater to the changing demands of researchers, students, and academic organizations.