Volume 19, Issue 3 (2026)

Volume 19 (2026) · Volume 19, Issue 3 (2026)

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: OPPORTUNITIES AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN THE NIGERIAN CONTEXT

Ogbonna Achilike (Ph.D)

Purpose: This study examined the opportunities and ethical challenges associated with the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigerian university libraries. Specifically, it investigated how AI can enhance cataloguing, information r…

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Academic Libraries; Ethical Challenges; AI Adoption; Nigerian University Libraries; Digital Transformation

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY AND USE BY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.

Princess O. Ige & Yemisi T. Babalola, Ph. D

Purpose: This study surveyed AI literacy and use by postgraduate students in selected private universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. Design/Methodology: The survey research design and stratified random sampling technique were employed for thi…

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Literacy, Postgraduate Students, Private Universities.

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HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ENHANCED CATALOGUING EFFICIENCY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND EVANGEL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, NIGERIA

Eneogwe, Uchenna, Nnamani Blessing, Onoh, Emmanuel Ifechukwu (CLN) & Amanze Jacinta

Purpose: This study harnesses Artificial intelligence for enhanced cataloguing efficiency. It compared the extent of AI adoption in cataloguing practices at Godfrey Okoye University Library and Evangel University Library, both private unive…

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Cataloguing Efficiency, Library Automation, AI Adoption. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), University Libraries.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SERVICES: TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY, SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION, AND DIGITAL INFORMATION ECOSYSTEMS

Peace U. ONONOGBU

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to understand the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on research and information services by summarizing the emerging applications, benefits, challenges, and future implications of AI in…

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Research Services; Information Services; Digital Libraries; Knowledge Management; Scholarly Communication

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APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LIBRARIES FOR PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN KANO STATE NIGERIA

Dr. Mujahid Sunusi Abdullahi, CLN; Dr. Karimatu Isa Maisango, CLN; Samira Abubakar ,CLN

Purpose. The paper examines the application of Artificial Intelligence in providing Library' Services for promoting lifelong learning in higher education. Methodology Mixed research methodology is used while a survey research design was emp…

Keywords: Libraries; Artificial Intelligence; Lifelong learning; Libraries; Higher Education; Sustainable Development Nigeria.

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INTEGRATING BIG DATA ANALYTICS INTO DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR INTELLIGENT DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND EMERGING TRENDS

Peace U. ONONOGBU

Purpose: In this paper, the changing role of Database Management Systems (DBMS) for supporting big data applications and analytics and the challenges and opportunities of embedding such advanced analytics for intelligent decision making is…

Keywords: Database Management Systems (DBMS); Big Data Analytics; Data-Driven Decision-Making; Cloud Databases; Artificial Intelligence; Data Integration.

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LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANS BRIDGING THE GAP IN ENHANCING DIGITAL LITERACY AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS: A MIXED METHOD STUDY

Oluchi Okwudili Okere, PhD & Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude PhD

Purpose: This study examined the role of libraries and librarians in enhancing digital literacy and inclusive education for pre-service teachers across 18 Nigerian institutions. Design/Methodology/Approach: The descriptive survey research d…

Keywords: Digital literacy, Inclusive education, Librarians, Libraries, Nigeria, pre-service teachers, Teacher education

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INFLUENCE OF MEDIA LITERACY SKILLS ON INDIVIDUAL WORK PERFORMANCE OF ACADEMIC STAFF OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

Dr. Godwin Nwachukwu Arua, Prof. Shamila Mohammed Shuhidan and Dr. Haslinda Husaini

Purpose: The study was out to investigate the influence of media literacy skills on individual work performance of academic staff of colleges of education in southeast Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: The descriptive survey research de…

Keywords: Media Literacy Skills, Individual Work Performance, Academic Staff, colleges of Education, Southeast Nigeria.

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REPOSITIONING THE ROLE OF LIBRARIANS IN PROMOTING DIGITAL INFORMATION LITERACY IN THE ERA OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Dr. Nwafor Michael Chigozie, Anthonia Ngozi Odo (PhD in View) & Dr Adizetu Adeniru Ali

Introduction: The rapid pace of technological advancement in the 21st century has fundamentally changed how we create, access, and share information. As technology continues to advance, libraries are transitioning from conventional print-ba…

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INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE UTILISATION OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES AMONG UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARY USERS IN IMO STATE UNIVERSITY, OWERRI

Linda Ijeoma Uwandu Ph.D

Purpose: The study focused on information literacy skills for effective utilisation of electronic information resources among undergraduate library users in Imo State University, Owerri. Five research questions guided the study. Design/Meth…

Keywords: Electronic Information Resources, Information Literacy Skills, Library Users, Undergraduates, University Library, Utilisation