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Moving into the metaverse: libraries in virtual worlds
Bolaji David Oladokun, Dauda Oseni Yahaya, Rexwhite Tega EnakrireAs traditional physical spaces grapple with evolving reading habits and information consumption patterns, the notion of libraries within the metaverse poses intriguing questions…
Conversational assistants in academic libraries: enhancing reference services through Bing Chat
Adebowale Jeremy AdetayoThis research aims to explore the integration of Bing Chat, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversational assistant, into academic libraries and its potential impact on…
Implementing Google Tag Manager (GTM) in library websites
Anant Madhav Kulkarni, Muthumari Pandiyan, Chetan Sudhakar SonawaneThe purpose of this research paper is to explore and offer insightful information on the useful use of Google Tag Manager (GTM) in the context of library websites and to bridge…
Libraries in the metaverse: the need for metaliteracy for digital librarians and digital age library users
Adeyinka Tella, Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani, Ugonna Vivian AilakuAs the metaverse gains popularity, libraries have the potential to play a vital role in this virtual world. However, digital librarians and digital age library users need to…
Preserving cultural heritage: digital preservation in small community libraries
Rafiq Ahmad, Muhammad RafiqThe purpose of the paper was to outline the
Revitalizing reference services and fostering information literacy: Google Bard’s dynamic role in contemporary libraries
Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Wosilat Omolara OyeniyiThis paper aims to explore the transformative potential of Google Bard, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot, in reshaping contemporary library reference services and…
Evaluating AI literacy proficiency among LIS researchers in ASEAN
Subaveerapandiyan A., Monali Mitra Paladhi, Vijayalatchumy MaruthaveeranThis paper aims to investigate AI literacy proficiency among LIS researchers in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. This study also aims to assess current…
Synchronizing innovation: unveiling the synergy of need-based and curiosity-based experimentation in AI technology adoption for libraries
Varun Gupta, Chetna GuptaIn the context of libraries adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology, this paper aims to demonstrate the synergy between two different yet complimentary frameworks…
Revolutionizing libraries: leveraging the deep Web as a lasting solution for displacement and replacement challenges
Musediq Tunji Bashorun, Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani, Olaronke Oyinlola FagbolaThis paper aims to explore the deep Web as a solution for displacement and replacement challenges in libraries, addressing the challenges, benefits, strategies and case studies.
Adoption of cloud computing for standard-based active digital preservation: Preservica
Ankush Jasyal, Khushi Rawat, Atasi Sinhababu, Rupak ChakravartyThis paper explores the adoption of cloud computing for digital preservation, focusing on the case of Preservica, a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based digital…
An overview of FOLIO: an open-source library management system
Anant Madhav Kulkarni, Muthumari Pandiyan, Chetan Sudhakar SonawaneThe overview of FOLIO in this paper will include a description of its background and development, architecture, work structure, benefits and core features. It will detail how…
Implementing artificial intelligence in library services: a review of current prospects and challenges of developing countries
Sayantoni Barsha, Shamim Aktar MunshiArtificial intelligence (AI) is one of today’s rising technologies. AI is a commonly used technology in library services that have the potential to revolutionise the best…
Achieving acoustic comfort in the library: a sound masking initiative
Debabrata Manna, Tanmay De SarkarThe purpose of this paper is to highlight the sources of noise generation in a library and suggest the implementation of a sound masking system to provide acoustic comfort…
The digital preservation 101 guide for small libraries
Rafiq Ahmad, Muhammad RafiqThe purpose of this study is to present some critical digital preservation strategies that are important for the preservation of digital information.
Leveraging open data for reference services delivery in academic libraries
Bolaji David Oladokun, Panorea GaitanouLibrarians play a critical role in curating, organizing and facilitating access to open data (OD) resources, supporting research, learning and information dissemination. This…
Benefits and drawbacks of OpenVPN in accessing Osiris in academic libraries
Prasetyo Adi Nugroho, Nove E. Variant Anna, Parveen BabbarThe aim of this study is to investigate the benefits and weaknesses of OpenVPN to access Osiris.
Revolutionizing library access: exploring the potential of virtual positioning systems
Subaveerapandiyan A., Sakthivel N., Mohammad Amees, Upasana YadavThis study aims to explore the potential of virtual positioning systems (VPSs) in revolutionising library access. It examines the benefits and challenges associated with…
Citation Gecko technology for research and entrepreneurship
Varun GuptaThis study aims to investigate how Citation Gecko technology might help libraries provide better research support services. The paper explains specifically how Citation Gecko can…
Learning and programming challenges of React.js open-source framework
Muhammad Hasnain, Sami UllahThis paper aims to examine the role of Open Artificial Intelligence application (ChatGPT) to identify challenges faced by developers working on React.js libraries.
Wikipedia and large language models: perfect pairing or perfect storm?
Paul A. ThomasThe purpose of this paper is to explore the potential benefits and challenges of using large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to edit Wikipedia.
Redesigning library websites using the MDA framework
Hamid Reza Saeidnia, Marcin Kozak, Bakthavachalam Elango, Hamid KeshavarzThe purpose of this article is to examine the structure and determine the MDA framework for use in the development and design of library websites. The topic of innovation in…
Revolutionizing language processing in libraries with SheetGPT: an integration of Google Sheet and ChatGPT plugin
Subhajit Panda, Navkiran KaurThe purpose of this research paper is to explore the significance of language processing in library systems and evaluate the effectiveness of integrating artificial intelligence…
Access to full-text documents in libraries via Sci-Hub: a blessing in disguise to library users
Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani, Adeyinka Tella, Samuel OkereThe main purpose of this paper is to explore access to full-text documents in libraries through Sci-Hub and consider whether it is a blessing in disguise to library users.
Application of blockchain technology in libraries and information centers services
Sanjay Kumar JhaAs information providers, libraries select, acquire, process, store, preserve and distribute information resources to customers. Innovative technologies like the blockchain have…
Future proofing the academic library: improving the way we work
Pauline Nicholas, Alicia Palmer, Yulande Lindsay, Kareen Lawrence, Vergie Lee Reid LawsonDriven by globalization and subsequent advancements in technology, higher education has experienced exponential growth in student enrolment and increased diversity in the student…
Telepresence robots in libraries: applications and challenges
Adeyinka Tella, Oluchi Precious OgbonnaThe main purpose of this paper is to explore telepresence robots are being used in libraries to facilitate library services and also to explain the future trend in the application…
Repurposed collection marketing and visibility: using LibGuide gallery boxes as virtual library bookshelves
Dina Mokgadi Mashiyane, Tebogo Agnes MakhurupetsiThis paper aims to provide a reflection on innovating and repurposing collection development and marketing strategy, particularly for eBooks in libraries.
Implications of social media technologies (SMTs) to library services
Solomon Olusegun Oyetola, Nurudeen Adeniyi Aderibigbe, Bolaji David OladokunAcademic libraries may become obsolete in the twenty-first century unless they begin to harness new technology and improve information and service delivery. This paper aims to…
Global challenge and opportunities for libraries and big data
Bolaji David Oladokun, Modupe Aduke Aboyade, Wahab Akanmu AboyadeThis study aims to find out the role of big data in the field of library and information science by considering the opportunities and challenges.
WhatsApp application for teaching and learning in higher education institutions
Rexwhite Tega Enakrire, Fasae Joseph KehindeThe purpose of this study is to investigate WhatsApp application for teaching and learning in higher education institutions (HEIs). The consideration for the use of the WhatsApp…
Impact of big data on library services: prospect and challenges
Abid Hussain, Ramsha ShahidThis paper aims to highlight the impact of big data on library services. This study highlights the required skills of librarians and the application of big data analytics.
Selective dissemination of information (SDI) in the age of artificial intelligence (AI)
Hooman Soleymani, Hamid Reza Saeidnia, Marcel Ausloos, Mohammad HassanzadehIn this study, the authors seek to introduce ways that show that in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), selective dissemination of information (SDI) performance can be…
Augmented reality applications and the future library
Tanmay De SarkarThis paper aims to investigate how augmented reality (AR) technology is adopted in the library to transform it into an immersive and interactive platform and highlights the future…
The illusion of reality in the gaming world: implications for libraries
Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani, Abdulganiy Okanla Ahmed, Rihanat Bukola MuhammedThe main purpose of this paper is to explore implications of the illusion of reality in the gaming world for libraries, aiming to uncover the challenges and opportunities they…
Impact of artificial intelligence text generators (AITGs) on libraries
Saba InamdarThe purpose of studying the impact of artificial intelligence text generators (AITGs) on libraries is to examine the effect of AITGs on the library landscape, including the…
Libraries and cyber security: the importance of the human factor in preventing cyber attacks
Kate-Riin KontThis paper aims to investigate cyber security awareness of the staff of Estonian libraries and gives an overview why libraries could be a target of cyber attacks and why…
Building AgriRef: an AI embedded virtual reference app for farmers
Priya Garg, Shivarama Rao K.This paper aims to discuss the process of building a 24×7 reference platform for facilitating the farmers with the easy access of information at any time from any location. It…
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