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Designing Next-Gen Libraries

Tools and Technological Impact on Library Systems and Services
  • Edited by: Bhojaraju Gunjal and Panorea Gaitanou
Language: English
Published/Copyright: 2025
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Recent trends in the advancement of technology, in processes and systems enable humankind to undergo a lot of challenges in upgrading their skills and systems in the information world. One needs to quickly understand these robust changes and adopt them in their work environment to keep pace with the requirements of the users catered to the value-added library services.

Thus, the book is aimed to explore such recent trends, tools and technological implementation along with its adaptability of the library systems to help the library and knowledge management practitioners.

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Bhojaraju Gunjal, Indian Inst. of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana, India; Panorea Gaitanou, Nat. General State Archives, Athens, Greece.

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    Frontmatter

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    Preface

    V
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    Contents

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  • A Designing Next-Generation Libraries (NGL)
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    Chapter 1 Exploring the Impact of AI Tools as Assistants in Libraries: A Bibliometric Analysis

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    Mallikarjun Kappi, Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur, Mallikarjuna, Keshava, Ali and Avadhesh Kumar Patel
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    Chapter 2 ChatGPT in Academic Libraries: A Conversation Model for User Engagement and Support

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    Panorea Gaitanou, Bolaji David Oladokun, Nihar K. Patra and Sarah Adefunke Ebijuwa
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    Chapter 3 Digital Humanities and Librarianship: Prospects and Challenges

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    Vijesh, Sherin Yohannan and Temin Thomas
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    Chapter 4 Ghosts in Our Machines and the Postmodern Necessity for Constant Adaptation

    67
    Natalie Buda Smith and Leah Weinryb Grohsgal
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    Chapter 5 Rethinking the Ideology Behind Digitality in Next-Gen Libraries vis-à-vis Indian Languages

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    Tanveer Hasan and Soni Wadhwa
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    Chapter 6 Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Libraries

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    Anjaneya Reddy and Shamprasad M. Pujar
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    Chapter 7 Web Literacy and Cybersecurity Measures among Librarians

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    Bolaji David Oladokun, Panorea Gaitanou and Benjamin Kenechukwu Nwobu
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    Chapter 8 The Role of Libraries in Developing Media and Information Literacy Skills: Current State and Opportunities for the Next Generation

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    Irina V. Lizunova and Evgeniya V. Pshenichnaya
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    Chapter 9 Navigating the Navigable: Exploring ETD Digital Footprints for Selected Academic Libraries in Zimbabwe

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    Collence T. Chisita and Blessing Chiparausha
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    Chapter 10 Augmented Reality Simulation for Digital Pedagogy in Libraries: An Epistemological Approach

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    Prameeta Sharma and Chandrashekara
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    Chapter 11 Demystifying the Metaverse: Will it Facilitate Information Retrieval in Libraries of Today?

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    Bolaji David Oladokun, Solomon Obotu Akor, Oluwatosin Daniel Akobe and Roseline Omolola Oladipupo
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    Chapter 12 Design of Next-Generation Smart Libraries Using Smart Technologies: A Technology Perspective

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    Palanivel Kuppusamy
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  • B Library Spaces and Design (LSD)
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    Chapter 13 Digital Publishing Support: A Case Study of Service Design, Sustainability, and Value

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    Arjun Sabharwal, Gerald R. Natal and Margaret A. Hoogland
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    Chapter 14 Assistive Technologies for Persons with Disabilities in the Indian Institutes of Technology: A Survey of Library Patrons

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    Rashmi Rekha Gohain and Babita Yadav
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    Chapter 15 Environmental Sustainability-Green Libraries: Science Mapping, Themes, and Future Research Scope Through Bibliometric Analysis

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    Lalit Kumar Sahu
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    Chapter 16 Designing World-Class Space for Academic Libraries with Indian Ethos

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    John Neelankavil and Sanjo Jose
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    Chapter 17 Designing Smart Library Ecosystems:Meeting the Expectations of the Next-Generation Users

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    Bhojaraju Gunjal and Panorea Gaitanou
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    Chapter 18 Reimagining and Utilizing Library Spaces Through Innovation: A Case Study

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    Wasim Rahaman and Sumanta Mishra
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    Chapter 19 Empowering Library Communities through Innovation: A Systematic Review of 3D Printing in Libraries

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    Panorea Gaitanou, Emmanouel Garoufallou, Ioana Crihana and Spaska Tarandova
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  • C Library Standards and Metrics (LSM)
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    Chapter 20 Significance of Library Building Architecture Concerning LEED Standards and Sustainable Development Goals in Sri Lanka: An Overview

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    Thankavadivel Ramanan and Thankavadivel Gowshikan
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    Chapter 21 Library Development Paradigms: Systemic Exploration of Advanced Approaches in Academic Works

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    Elizaveta Vitalievna Sokolova and Maria Nikolaevna Goncharova
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  • D Information Storage and Retrieval (ISR)
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    Chapter 22 An Assessment of Urban Ontologies for Information Retrieval

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    B. Preedip Balaji
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  • E Research Data Management (RDM)
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    Chapter 23 Challenging Academic Integrity: The Role of Citation-based Research Metrics

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    Shubhada Nagarkar and Sayali Khole
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    Chapter 24 What Roles Can Library and Information Services Offer in Research Integrity in an AI Era?

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    Lan Thi Nguyen and Kulthida Tuamsuk
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    Chapter 25 Research Metrics and Measuring Impact of Scientific Literature

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    Tapas Kumar Das and Kshema Prakash
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    Chapter 26 Trends in Research Data Management Services: A Study of Top THE Ranking University Libraries

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    Manu T R and Bhakti Gala
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  • F Knowledge Management (KM) in Libraries
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    Chapter 27 Sustainable Knowledge Systems in the Fifth Industrial Revolution: Innovation and Skills for Libraries and Users

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    Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani, Abdulganiy Okanla Ahmed, Emmanuel Kolawole Adefila, Bolaji David Oladokun and Panorea Gaitanou
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  • G Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
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    Chapter 28 New Generation Libraries: Management of the Modernization Project on a National Level

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    Ekaterina A. Shibaeva
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    Chapter 29 Upskilling the Next-Gen: Role of Libraries as Learning Resource Centre for Skilled World

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    Niranjan Mohapatra and Satyajit Nayak
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    Chapter 30 Designing Community Library Space and Services: A Case Study on Igniting Young Minds through Innovative Learning

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    Jyoti Mishra and Bhojaraju Gunjal
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    Chapter 31 Embracing the Next-Gen Library for Rural Communities: A Conceptual Framework for the Integrated Rural Development Project

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    Bhojaraju Gunjal
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eBook published on:
September 25, 2025
eBook ISBN:
9783111373485
Hardcover published on:
September 25, 2025
Hardcover ISBN:
9783111370934
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Front matter:
11
Main content:
653
Illustrations:
106
Coloured Illustrations:
15
Tables:
35
Coloured Tables:
10
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111373485
eBook ISBN: 9783111373485
Hardcover ISBN: 9783111370934
Keywords for this book
Future of Libraries; Library Spaces; Information Search & Retrieval; Research Data Management
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Libraries, scholars of library and information science
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