International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
IJALIS
ISSN: 2360-7858
Vol. 14(3), pp. 118- -128 April, 2026.
ISSN: 2360-7858
https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2026080
Full Length Research
Awareness, Use and Benefits of Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Library Services among Librarians in University Libraries in Nigeria
1Festus A. Onifade, 2 Bisi Balogun, 3John M Dosa & 4Abiola Jetawo
1Olusegun Oke Library, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. 1*Corresponding author’s E-mail:faonifade@lautech.edu.ng 2Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute, (ARMTI) Ilorin. E-mail:bisibalogun@gmail.com 3Federal Polytechnic Library, Ile Oluji, Ondo State. E-mail: johdosa@fedpolel.edu.ng 4Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Ilorin. E-mail: publications@nspri.gov.ng
Corresponding author’s E-mail:faonifade@lautech.edu.ng
Accepted 28 April 2026
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Abstract |
This study investigates the current state of integration of artificial intelligence tools into library services in university libraries in Nigeria. The study examines level of awareness of AI integration, types of AI tools currently use, benefits of AI integration to librarians and challenges faced by librarians for AI integration in university libraries. The study used quantitative method and descriptive research design, the questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection a total of 108 copies of the questionnaire were administered to three (3) universities in Oyo State. The findings of the study revealed the level of awareness of integration of AI, robots and thumb recognition technology were rated =3.12, types of AI are grammarly and quillbot =3.18, while the benefits 3.26, search capabilities and efficiency =3.14 respectively and challenges = 3.21. The study concludes that, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in library services is vital towards enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of university libraries in Nigeria. Recommends that, there is need for university libraries in Nigeria to invest in developing the infrastructure and organisations to share knowledge, expertise, and resources on the integration of AI tools emphasised on library service that meets the needs of students and faculty members in Nigerian universities.
Keywords: Integration, Artificial intelligence, Library Services, University, Libraries, Nigeria.
| Cite This Article As: Onifade, F.A., Bisi, B., Dosa, J.M., Jetawo, A. (2026). Awareness, Use and Benefits of Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Library Services among Librarians in University Libraries in Nigeria. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 14(3): 118-128 | |