Vol. 13(2), pp. 73 --78 March, 2025. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2025140

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

The study was on the suitable library buildings and operations in the artificial intelligence (AI) era in Nigeria, with focus on private universities in Oyo State. Specifically, the study looked at the library operations in the AI era; the suitability of library buildings for AI operations; and the setbacks to having suitable library buildings to accommodate new trends in technology. The study adopted the descriptive survey design, with a population of 31 librarians in private universities in Oyo State, the study adopted a total enumeration technique; the questionnaire as the instrument was for data collection and was subjected to validity and reliability; collected data were analysed using tables, frequencies, and mean. The findings show that library operations during the AI era are basically same with the pre AI era, with a little difference in mode off operations and scope of coverage; the libraries have dedicated space for expansion and accommodation of innovative technologies like AI; but the setbacks to ensuring these are Cybersecurity threats, systems failure, and limited library budget. The research recommended that library managements should expand their sphere of coverage to adopt and utilize AI.

 

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Library building, Library operations, AI era.

 

	Cite This Article As: Olatoye, A.A., Olufunmilayo, B.O. (2025). Suitable Library Buildings and Operations in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Era in Nigeria: The Case of Private Universities in Oyo State. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 13(2): 73-78