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@article{172711,
        author = {Charushila Rajan Gaikwad},
        title = {Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Academic Libraries: A Comparative Analysis of Traditional and AI-Implemented Libraries},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {687-693},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172711},
        abstract = {The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies has introduced transformative changes across various sectors, including academic libraries. This research paper examines the dual facets of AI integration into academic libraries—opportunities and challenges—while contrasting the capabilities and limitations of AI-implemented libraries with traditional ones. AI offers academic libraries a range of advantages, such as enhanced efficiency in information retrieval, personalized user experiences, advanced metadata management, and improved accessibility. However, implementing AI also raises significant concerns, including ethical challenges, data privacy risks, financial constraints, and the need for workforce adaptation. The study underscores the critical differences between traditional libraries, which rely on human expertise and manual processes, and AI-enabled libraries that leverage cutting-edge technology for scalability and operational efficiency. By analysing these aspects, the paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI's transformative potential and implications in academic libraries. This research advocates for strategic, ethical, and inclusive approaches to AI adoption, ensuring that these technologies enhance the mission of libraries while preserving their core values of equitable access to knowledge and cultural preservation.},
        keywords = {AI in Libraries, Academic Libraries, Information Retrieval, User Experience, Data Privacy, Ethical AI, and Library Transformation.},
        month = {February},
        }