Dynamics of libraries and librarianship

Global Vs Bangladesh perspectives

Abstract

Purpose: The objectives of this study are to find out how much and how frequently Libraries and Librarianship has changed Globally as well as Bangladesh due to AI. At the same time, how many libraries and librarians are ready to adapt to this change.

Design/methodology/approach: Methodology of this study is review based. During the review of the global and Bangladeshi articles, report, different organizations' websites (updated) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in the libraries and librarianship during 2020-2025 has mainly been considered for this study. 

Findings: Major findings of the study indicated that some of the leading public and private universities libraries of Bangladesh are concerned and working on AI. Also, the Government of Bangladesh is very much concerned about AI, and by this time, the ICT division of the Bangladesh Government has drafted a policy. Most of the leading private university libraries in Bangladesh e.g. North South University, East West University and Daffodil International University etc. has working and providing few services through AI agent.

Research limitations/implications: The research is limited to secondary data and does not involve extensive empirical work in the field. Nevertheless, it provides a basis for future surveys and rural education case studies in Bangladesh

Originality/value: The paper is one of the few attempts that explores libraries and librarianship from both national and global perspectives.