Digital Transformation of Academic Libraries Using AI-Powered Electronic Resource Services

Mahalingam D; Manimekalai N; Sivakumar C; Srinivasan V.C

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.85014

Digital Transformation of Academic Libraries Using AI-Powered Electronic Resource Services

Author(s)	Dr. Mahalingam D, Dr. Manimekalai N, Dr. Sivakumar C, Dr. Srinivasan V.C
Country	India
Abstract	Academic libraries are changing dramatically these days. They're no longer just quiet buildings filled with dusty books they've become dynamic hubs where researchers can access electronic resources and get help managing their data. This paper looks at how this shift is playing out in Tamil Nadu, specifically examining how university libraries there are handling research data management and electronic resources like e-journals, e-books, online databases, and institutional repositories. I've drawn on fifteen recent Tamil research studies to understand the current situation. What I found is a mixed picture. On the one hand, Tamil Nadu's academic libraries have made real strides in acquiring electronic resources and making them available to users. On the other hand, there are still major gaps in infrastructure, in digital skills, and in the policies needed to support effective research data management. Library professionals are wrestling with some tough challenges. How do you manage collection development when so much is moving online? How do you get researchers to actually use the electronic resources you've invested in? And how do you build the kind of data management support that researchers increasingly need? The good news is that there are strategies that work. Better training, stronger collaboration between libraries, and smarter use of technology can all make a difference. But it's going to take sustained effort from library professionals, institutional leadership, and policymakers to really move the needle. This article wraps up with some practical recommendations for strengthening research data management, getting more value out of electronic resources, and building a culture where data-driven research thrives in Tamil Nadu's academic institutions.
Keywords	Research Data Management, Electronic Resources, Academic Libraries, Tamil Nadu, Digital Libraries, Institutional Repositories, Information Literacy
Field	Computer Applications
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-08-02
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.85014

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Digital Transformation of Academic Libraries Using AI-Powered Electronic Resource Services

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