Innovating in Libraries, Volume 1
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Innovating in Libraries, Volume 1

Surviving Technological Lethargy in Times of Endless Transformation

  1. 272 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Innovating in Libraries, Volume 1

Surviving Technological Lethargy in Times of Endless Transformation

About this book

The world is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by the transformative forces of the Integrated Industrial revolution (4th-5th Industrial Revolutions)—a new era where data, connectivity, and human-machine interaction define progress. For libraries, this revolution presents both challenges and opportunities, demanding innovation in services, technologies, and strategies.

Both Volume 1 and 2 of Innovating in Libraries explore how academic libraries can harness emerging technologies, integrate Human-Tech synergistic and reciprocal solutions, and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on education, industry innovation, and reducing inequality. Contributions from leading experts and practitioners—many drawn from across the globe and selections from the Zimbabwe University Library Consortium's 5th Biennial International Conference—offer global insights into spatial design for digital libraries, platform capitalism, open science, ethics, change management, and more.

With an international perspective and forward-thinking approach, Innovating in Libraries is essential for library professionals, educators, and policymakers navigating the future of information access in an era of rapid change.

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781805929666
eBook ISBN
9781805929659
Topic
Languages & Linguistics
Subtopic
Library & Information Science
Index
Languages & Linguistics

Table of contents

  1. Half Title Page
  2. Endorsement Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication Page
  6. Contents
  7. About the Editors
  8. About the Contributors
  9. Foreword
  10. Preface
  11. Introduction
  12. Chapter 1: Disruptive Technologies and Digital Transformation in Kenya’s Academic Libraries
  13. Chapter 2: Installation, Customisation and Upgrading of KOHA Integrated Library System at Kyambogo University: A Librarian’s Experience
  14. Chapter 3: Factors Affecting the Adoption of Chatbots to Answer Users’ Queries in Academic Libraries: A Global Review of Literature
  15. Chapter 4: Artificial Intelligence and Global Trends in Academic Libraries: Lessons and Implications for South African Universities
  16. Chapter 5: The Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Enhancing Education and Learning Outcomes
  17. Chapter 6: Echo Chambers in the Classroom: Social Media and the Formation of Academic Echo Chambers
  18. Chapter 7: Acceptance and Use of Artificial Intelligence among Academic Librarians in Zambia and Zimbabwe
  19. Chapter 8: Space Repurposing for Improved Learning Experiences in Zimbabwean University Libraries
  20. Chapter 9: Cultivating Sustainable Community and Research Partnerships in the Shifting Stands of Technical Progress: Strategies for Long-term Engagement and Collaboration
  21. Chapter 10: Future of Libraries: Skills and Competencies Essential for Sustainability of Library and Information Science Profession in Nigeria
  22. Chapter 11: Systematic Review of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Librarians: Digital Age Occupational Health Implications
  23. Chapter 12: Harnessing Quantum Cloud Computing for Big Data Management in Libraries: Opportunities and Threats
  24. Conclusion
  25. Index

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