A Strategic Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for lnnovative Libraries in the 21“ Century: The Components and Applications

Information Horizons: American Journal of Library and Information Science Innovation, Vol 1, No 5.

Abstract

Advances in technology have changed things globally, especially in the urea of information management, limitless and governance, so much that the effective use of information technology makes a difference between success and failure. There exist some levels of uncertainty about the future of libraries, occasioned by the competition poised by Google, Amazon. Wikipedia, myspace etc., which are veritable source of information. The aim of this study is to evaluate strategically the component and application of artificial Intelligence (Al) for Innovative libraries in the 21st Century From the study is it then concluded that The application it/artificial intulligunce and machine learning in libraries is an emerging trend that has captured the attention of relevant practitioners and academics. Some advanced AI and ML techniques like pattern recognition and MAS are also being used to ensure library security. user identification; book title recognition; RFlD management, and other administration activities Deep learning, neural network algorithms, Convolutional neural networks have also been proved as powerful tools for scholarship, collections discovery, search and analysis. One of the recommendations drawn from the study is that appropriate training should be given to librarians concerning the technical know how of the adoption of AI in the library.