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Futurizing Library Services in a Technology-Driven Dispensation: Reflections on Selected Academic Libraries in Zimbabwe and South Africa

Futurizing Library Services in a Technology-Driven Dispensation: Reflections on Selected Academic Libraries in Zimbabwe and South Africa

Tlou Maggie Masenya, Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 21
ISBN13: 9781668433645|ISBN10: 1668433648|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668433652|EISBN13: 9781668433669
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3364-5.ch001
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Masenya, Tlou Maggie, and Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita. "Futurizing Library Services in a Technology-Driven Dispensation: Reflections on Selected Academic Libraries in Zimbabwe and South Africa." Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries, edited by Tlou Maggie Masenya, IGI Global, 2022, pp. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3364-5.ch001

APA

Masenya, T. M. & Chisita, C. T. (2022). Futurizing Library Services in a Technology-Driven Dispensation: Reflections on Selected Academic Libraries in Zimbabwe and South Africa. In T. Masenya (Ed.), Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries (pp. 1-21). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3364-5.ch001

Chicago

Masenya, Tlou Maggie, and Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita. "Futurizing Library Services in a Technology-Driven Dispensation: Reflections on Selected Academic Libraries in Zimbabwe and South Africa." In Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries, edited by Tlou Maggie Masenya, 1-21. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3364-5.ch001

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Abstract

Many libraries and information centres are faced with the challenges of providing effective services to their users in the digital era. Modern technologies such as internet of things (IOT), blockchain, cloud computing, just to name a few, have brought about transformation in the way library services are delivered and are providing libraries with an opportunity to extend their relevance in the digital era. These technologies have the potential to revolutionize information services delivery in libraries and how libraries interact with each other in networked environments. Academic libraries are thus positioning themselves to take the advantage by implementing these innovative technologies to provide effective services to their users. This study reviewed related literature on futurizing academic libraries through technology adaptation to analyse the application of emerging technologies in the provision of electronic library services with the view to highlight how these technologies can revolutionise library practices and information service delivery.

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