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Empowering Accessibility: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Libraries for Students with Disabilities

Authors
Supriya Mukherjee1, *, Ashok Kumar Upadhyay1
1Department of Library and Information Science, Mangalayatan University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2021246
*Corresponding author. Email: 20242535_supriya@mangalayatan.edu.in
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Supriya Mukherjee
Available Online 16 March 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-618-0_10How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence; Academic Libraries; Students with Disabilities; Accessibility; Natural Language Processing; Information Access and Retrieval
Abstract

John McCarthy, the “father of Artificial Intelligence” who coined the term Artificial Intelligence defined it as “The science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs”. He described it as an effort to create systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think, learn, and make decisions. It encompasses technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and computer vision. AI enables systems to perform tasks like speech recognition, image processing, problem-solving, and decision-making with minimal human intervention. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in higher education and academic libraries. For Persons with Disabilities (PwD), AI-driven solutions offer unprecedented opportunities for inclusive access to information, personalized learning, and independent use of library services. This paper explores how AI technologies such as natural language processing, speech recognition, text-to-speech, smart navigation, and content conversion tools are revolutionizing accessibility in academic libraries. It highlights the benefits, challenges, and future directions of AI adoption, underscoring its role in building equitable and inclusive knowledge societies.

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Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Library & Technology on “Artificial Intelligence and Humanities in Library and Education 4.0 (AIHLE 2025)
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Advances in Intelligent Systems Research
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16 March 2026
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978-94-6239-618-0
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1951-6851
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