How AI and Digital Advancements Are Redefining the Role of Libraries and Librarians
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How AI and Digital Advancements Are Redefining the Role of Libraries and Librarians

The Hindu  

Growing popularity of artificial intelligence tools is fundamentally changing the ways in which people search, retrieve and use information. “On the contrary, our online library is accessed by people from over 50 countries with over 8 to 10 lakh visitors.” As of July 2024, India had a total of 46,746 public libraries across states and union territories. Dr Preedip Balaji, senior consultant of the library at the Indian Institute of Human Settlements, said, “We also, to a significant extent, lack a culture of libraries, remaining limited to textbooks. ” Authenticity, accuracy and reliability Dr Manju Naika, Chief Library Officer at IIT Bombay, says, “AI is a powerful tool that libraries can use to enhance the efficiency of managing resources and services. “Organising outreach programs, educating people on proper use of libraries and its technology and promoting a culture of reading are invaluable tasks of a librarian,” said Dr. Kherde.

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