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Library and Information Science

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

2023

Big Data

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“Big Data” Revitalizing Librarianship: Impact On Librarians, Alice A. Bamigbola Dr. Dec 2023

“Big Data” Revitalizing Librarianship: Impact On Librarians, Alice A. Bamigbola Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Advanced technologies undeniably developed in the 4th Industrial Revolution era, and led to incessantly growing volumes of information daily. “Big Data” is simply information surplus due to the volume, velocity, variety, variability and veracity of the data that need to be processed to get value and better visualisation. Big Data helps libraries understand the ever-changing users’ needs, consequently reshaping their services and procedures. However, it offers several information challenges concerning its capturing, storage, searching, structuring, and visualization. This paper, explores the concept of Big Data in a library environment, how to introduce Big Data, its benefits in the library, roles …


Applications And Perceived Impact Of Artificial Intelligence In Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Uzoamaka Ogwo Ph.D, Francis Ibegbulem, Victor N. Nwachukwu Prof. Aug 2023

Applications And Perceived Impact Of Artificial Intelligence In Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Uzoamaka Ogwo Ph.D, Francis Ibegbulem, Victor N. Nwachukwu Prof.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper expounds the application and perceived impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic libraries in Nigeria. Libraries especially in developing countries may become moribund in the 21 century unless they begin to harness new, smart and intelligent technologies for improved operations and service delivery. This research adopted a literature-based approach to x-ray the applications and perceived impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic libraries in Nigeria. Through a systematic analysis and review of literature, the study brought to limelight the current state of AI integration in academic libraries in Nigeria and its possible impact on library services, collections, users, …