How Are Libraries Adapting to the Rapid Advancements in AI Technology?
How Are Libraries Adapting to the Rapid Advancements in AI Technology? AI has a lot to do with libraries. Artificial intelligence will change the way librarians do their day-to-day tasks, and it will also have other major impacts on information literacy and patron privacy. With the rapid development of AI, it is becoming harder for libraries to ignore technology, and 2024 seems to be a year of major impact on the sector as automation arrives on the bookshelves. Research and managing catalogs seem to be the main areas that artificial intelligence will potentially improve with automation, along with many other trends that we might see this year revolutionizing libraries. A reading agency reported that last year, libraries in the UK issued 165 million books to seven million users. But at the same time, demand for e-books, journals, and audiobooks increased, which was four times more than that of physical books and 13% more than a year before. The emerging trends are also hinting at the changing preferences of patrons, and to maintain their communities, libraries will have to enhance their automation capabilities to improve their engagement and sustainability. Going virtual is essential for libraries The expectations of patrons are increasing, and they now expect a more seamless