Transforming Libraries with Artificial Intelligence: Applications, Benefits, and Future Trends

Abstract Library services are being revolutionised by artificial intelligence (AI), which improves user engagement, accessibility, and efficiency. Applications of AI in libraries, such as chatbots, recommendation engines, cataloguing, and predictive analytics, are examined in this article. In addition to addressing issues like data privacy, ethical dilemmas, and implementation costs, it emphasises advantages like enhanced resource management, operational automation, and personalised user experiences. AI in libraries has the potential to provide sophisticated search functions, engaging educational resources, and moral frameworks in the future. Librarians now play a part in community development and tech-savvy advice. Libraries can maintain their centrality in the digital knowledge economy by implementing AI. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Library Services, Digital Transformation, Chatbots, Machine Learning, Ethical AI, Librarianship, Predictive Analytics, User Experience