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Transforming Library Services through Technology: A Pragmatic Approach

Authors
Prabin Kumar Mishra1, *, Sourav Rout2, Gati Krushna Nayak3
1Assistant Librarian, Central Library KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
2Student of M.Lib.I. Sc. KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
3Senior Technical Officer III, CSIR- National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
*Corresponding author. Email: prabin0136@gmail.com
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Prabin Kumar Mishra
Available Online 27 March 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-614-2_23How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Transformation; Technology; Digital Libraries; Innovation; Creativity; Library Services
Abstract

The paper will explain how the new technologies are transforming the conventional library services into knowledge centres that are user absorbing. It explores how technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and automation has been adopted in the redesign of the work of libraries and the enhanced access to information. The work is the one that identifies the primary tendencies i.e. digitization, automation, access through the internet, collaborative networks, which in turn contribute to this change. It also discusses the major concerns that are hindering use of technology in such financial limitations, man power, resistance to change, infrastructural and data security in libraries. To resolve such obstacles, the paper will provide such recommendations and solutions to the problems as lifelong learning, open-source solutions, and collaboration with other libraries, and encouraging digital literacy. Lastly, it maintains that not only does the use of technology increase the efficiency and inclusiveness of libraries; it also establishes libraries as an essential component of research and teaching as well as one of the elements of lifelong learning in the digitally allied society.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International conference on Marching beyond the Libraries: Talent, Technology, and Transformation (ICMBL 2025)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
27 March 2026
ISBN
978-94-6239-614-2
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2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-614-2_23How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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