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The Future of Academic Libraries in the Age of AI: A Study of Central Universities in India

Author(s) Mr. Akash Sharma, Mr. Bhanu Pratap Sharma, Ms. Swati Tiwari, Prof. Dr. Brajesh Tiwari
Country India
Abstract The quick use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the academic world brings both big problems and big chances for academic libraries. This study looks at where central university libraries in India will be in the future in this age of AI. It looks into how these important institutions are making the transition from static stores of information to active, smart centers for research, teaching, and learning. The analysis concentrates on pivotal aspects: the evolution of fundamental services (discovery, reference, and literacy instruction via AI-driven tools), the transforming function of librarians as data scientists and educators in AI literacy, the essential oversight of ethical concerns related to algorithmic bias, data privacy, and the democratization of information access, and the strategic enhancement of AI-compatible infrastructure and collections, encompassing research data and AI models.

The research employs a mixed-methods approach to evaluate the present status of AI awareness, readiness for adoption, and strategic planning inside India's core institutions. It points out major problems, such as a lack of infrastructure, a lack of skills among library staff, and a lack of funds. It also points out new best practices and collaborative efforts. The study contends that Indian academic libraries must actively assume a dual role to maintain their centrality to the academic mission: as both critical adopters and facilitators of AI tools to enhance user services, and as indispensable guides in navigating the intricate ethical and pedagogical challenges presented by AI. The conclusion asserts that the future sustainability of these libraries hinges on strategic investments in capacity enhancement, national policy endorsement, and a redefined vision that establishes them as essential collaborators in cultivating a new cohort of digitally proficient and critically engaged scholars.
Keywords Artificial Intelligence (AI), Academic Libraries, Central Universities (India), Digital Transformation, Information Ethics
Field Computer > Automation / Robotics
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67326
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