Research article · 2026
APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LIBRARIES FOR PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN KANO STATE NIGERIA
Abstract
Purpose. The paper examines the application of Artificial Intelligence in providing Library' Services for promoting lifelong learning in higher education. Methodology Mixed research methodology is used while a survey research design was employed for the study, with 700 population and 313 sample size of respondents. The questionnaire was used in data collection and interviews for library staff. Findings. Findings indicate that library used artificial intelligence to provide services such as user instruction program which is the most utilized service for effective learning (With 89%) and selective dissemination of information 70%, while lending services 50%. Originality/value; Implication: This lies in it’s recommendation that the use of artificial intelligence for learning should be enhanced and regular seminars and workshops for user education in order to support lifelong learning are needed for sustainable development in Kano state. Keywords; Libraries; Artificial Intelligence; Lifelong learning; Libraries; Higher Education; Sustainable Development Nigeria.
Keywords
Libraries; Artificial Intelligence; Lifelong learning; Libraries; Higher Education; Sustainable Development Nigeria.
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