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@article{204971,
        author = {Mr. Shaikh Sahil Altaf},
        title = {Use of ChatGPT in Academic Libraries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {4914-4917},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204971},
        abstract = {This research paper examines the role of ChatGPT in academic libraries and its impact on library services, information access, user engagement, research support, and digital transformation. The paper discusses applications such as virtual reference services, information literacy instruction, cataloguing support, content summarization, academic writing assistance, and personalized learning. It also explores ethical, legal, and operational challenges including misinformation, privacy concerns, copyright issues, and the need for human oversight. The study concludes that ChatGPT can significantly improve library services when implemented responsibly. Academic librarians remain essential in ensuring information quality, ethical use of AI, and user education. The paper provides recommendations for successful integration of ChatGPT into academic library environments.},
        keywords = {ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Academic Libraries, Library and Information Science, Information Services, Digital Libraries, Research Support, AI Applications},
        month = {June},
        }