Libraries as Vanguards of Community Service Provision in Shifting Information Landscapes

Rabiya Ali Faridi (Anthology Editor) , Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita (Anthology Editor)

Libraries as Vanguards of Community Service Provision in Shifting Information Landscapes

Rabiya Ali Faridi (Anthology Editor) , Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita (Anthology Editor)

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This edited collection presents insightful, praxis-driven research on how libraries are responding to evolving trends in information and library sciences.
The authors-experts from the fields of library and information science as well as related disciplines including sociology and communication technologies-examine key issues facing libraries, including budget constraints and resource allocation, changing user expectations, and emerging technologies. Utilizing a range of methodologies, including qualitative, mixed-method, and quantitative approaches, contributors demystify the challenges facing modern libraries and offer practical solutions to help libraries thrive in a world of constant disruption.

Table of Contents
Foreword by Muhammad Rafiq
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Role of Libraries for the Implementation of Open Science in Latin America: Analysis and Recommendations by Juan Miguel Palma Peña
Chapter 2: Mediations in the Federal Public Ministry Library Network: Challenges and Practices by Hellen Bianca Araújo Periani
Chapter 3: Humanoid Robots and Reference Service Delivery in Academic Libraries: A Global Review of Literature by Musediq Tunji Bashorun, Bolaji David Oladokun, Magnus Osahon Igbinovia
Chapter 4: Integration of New Technologies into Future African University Libraries by Rexwhite Tega Enakrire, Madeleine C. Fombad, Morodi Lebogang
Chapter 5: Mapping of Scholarly Literature on Covid-19 and Libraries by Ikram Ul Haq
Chapter 6: Preparedness of Librarians Towards the Emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Academic Libraries in Africa: A Systematic Mapping Review by Emmanuel Kolawole Adefila
Chapter 7: The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning System in South African Library Science Higher Education by Oluwasegun Julius Aroba
Chapter 8: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in Durban Library Educational Institution by Oluwasegun Julius Aroba
Chapter 9: Redefining Library Operations with the Integration of AI Technologies by Priyanka V. Sane and Veena A. Prakashe
Chapter 10: Prospects and Hurdles of e-Publishing in the Era of Social Media in Zimbabwe by Josiline Chigwada
Chapter 11: Reflective Analysis on Implementing Various Technology Implementations within Modern University Library of the United Kingdom by Syed Adnan Adil
Chapter 12: The Emergence of Green Library: A Transformative Paradigm for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Climate Change Era by Rexwhite Tega Enakrire
Index
About the Editors
About the Contributors

Product details

Published	Nov 13 2025
Format	Hardback
Edition	1st
Extent	256
ISBN	9781666959024
Imprint	Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations	29 figures, 15 tables
Dimensions	9 x 6 inches
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Anthology Editor

Rabiya Ali Faridi

Rabiya Ali Faridi is head librarian at the Notre D…

Anthology Editor

Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita

Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita is a senior lecture…

This book is a timely and insightful exploration of how libraries are evolving in the digital age. With diverse global perspectives, the contributors unpack emerging trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the future of information services. A must-read for librarians, researchers, and policymakers.

Tshepho Mosweu, University of Botswana