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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved, permeating many sectors, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT). In libraries, the integration of AI with ICT is fundamentally transforming operational modes, significantly enhancing capabilities and efficiency. This academic examination explores the intertwining roles of AI and ICT in revolutionizing library automation, focusing on its impact on data management, task automation, and user experience. We analyze how AI, through machine learning and natural language processing (NLP), facilitates intelligent cataloguing, refines search accuracy, and enables dynamic interactions with vast datasets. Furthermore, AI streamlines routine library tasks, from circulation to inventory management, and provides 24/7 user support via chatbots, thereby freeing human staff for more complex roles. The paper also highlights AI's capacity to personalize user experiences through sophisticated recommendation systems and adaptive learning environments. While acknowledging the transformative potential, the article critically discusses future directions and significant challenges, including substantial investment costs, data privacy and security concerns, and the imperative for continuous staff training and adaptation. We argue that AI, when judiciously integrated, positions libraries not merely as repositories of knowledge but as dynamic, intelligent hubs of accessible information, ensuring their continued relevance and effectiveness in the digital age.

Artificial Intelligence, AI in Libraries, Library Automation, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Data Management, Information Retrieval, User Experience, Personalisation, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP).

"THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENHANCING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR LIBRARY AUTOMATION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no.268-271, February-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHJ06053.pdf

"THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENHANCING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR LIBRARY AUTOMATION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no. pp268-271, February-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHJ06053.pdf