International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
IJALIS
ISSN: 2360-7858
Vol. 13(5), pp. 182- --188 September, 2025.
ISSN: 2360-7858
https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2025600
Full Length Research
Smart Libraries: Shaping the Future of Academic Digital Libraries in Nigerian Universities
Opeyemi O. BOLOGUN (Ph.D) 1, Daniel O. OLADEJI 2 and Adeniyi M. OMOTADE3
1Department of Library and Information Science, Osun State University, Osogbo 2Department of Library and Information Science, Osun State University, Osogbo E-mail: oladejido@gmail.com 3Mountain Top University. E-mail: maomotade@mtu.edu.ng
*Corresponding author’s E-mail: opeyemiogunsanya@hotmail.com
Accepted 10 September 2025
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Abstract |
The 21st century's technological advancements have benefited all facets of human endeavour, including government, business, industry, academia, and libraries. Technology and related applications are used in modern society to improve the intelligence of the library system. This paper examines smart libraries: shaping the future of academic digital libraries in Nigerian universities. This is to guarantee that libraries are used wisely in the modern day, utilizing digital gadgets and artificial intelligence equipment. It highlights the significance of the digital library and its components that makes it easier for users to access. Additionally, it shows the types of digital libraries that can function inside the institution's setup, regardless of size. it addresses the difficulties the library faces before creating a digital library of any kind in Nigerian universities. The paper concludes that academic libraries should make sure that sufficient digital infrastructure is available for the efficient development of smart libraries as they are still technical gadgets and recommends that libraries should receive sufficient funding so they can afford to buy the cutting-edge equipment required to launch and run smart libraries.
Keywords: Smart libraries, future of libraries, academic libraries, digital libraries, Nigerian universities
| Cite This Article As: BOLOGUN, OO., OLADEJI DO., OMOTADE, AM (2025). Smart Libraries: Shaping the Future of Academic Digital Libraries in Nigerian Universities. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 13(5): 182-188 | |