The Future of Libraries With AI

Abstract

Artificial intelligence finds use in a multitude of fields, including healthcare, education, gaming, business, and library sciences. In the 1990s, the concept of implementing AI systems in libraries was first proposed. Both library employees and users can access knowledge-based services through these intelligent library systems. AI applications in library systems include subject indexing, shelf reading, collection development, technical services, reference services, and information retrieval systems, among other things. The development of AI programming has made the creation of a smart library both possible and imminent. This claim is supported by the fact that AI specialists and academics are developing intelligent systems that have the ability to think and act like librarians—library robots. AI will have a significant positive impact on library operations and services. It will also enhance and increase the importance of libraries in a rapidly evolving digital society. This chapter goes into great detail about the use of AI in libraries today and how it can help in the future.