Publication Details
Title:
AI in Academic Libaries in Ghana:a case study of three academic Libaries.
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Authors
C.M Owusu Ansah,Angelina Amankwah,Patience Yeboah,Kwabena Amoako,Micheal Boateng,Erica Nutsukpui
Abstract
The study aimed to investigate the implementation of artificial
intelligence (AI) initiatives in three academic libraries in the Kumasi
Metropolis of Ghana. The objectives of the study were to identify specific
AI initiatives in the selected academic libraries; analyze the impact
of AI initiatives on user experiences in the selected academic libraries;
explore challenges associated with the implementation of AI initiatives
in the selected libraries; and investigate the strategies and approaches
employed by academic libraries to address challenges related to AI
initiatives. The study applied survey research methods to provide insights
into the benefits, challenges, and potential long-term implications of
integrating AI technologies in university libraries. The study’s population
consists of library staff from three (3) universities in the Ashanti Region
of Ghana: Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and
Entrepreneurial Development, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science
and Technology, and Christian Service University College. The data
were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
tool. The study found that AI adoption in the selected academic libraries
as generally moderate. Among others, the study recommends prioritizing
a strategic integration of AI applications in academic libraries in Ghana.
The study explores the pervasiveness of Artificial Intelligence initiatives
in resource-constrained academic libraries in a global south country.
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence (AI),Academic Libraries,Strategic support,Ghana