• Dr. Baby Kunja

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a pivotal force in reshaping various sectors, and libraries are no exception. This article explores the transformative role of AI in modern libraries, specifically focusing on its profound impact on collection development and user services. We analyze how AI-powered systems introduce data-driven methodologies to collection management, enabling more precise and adaptable decision-making through predictive analytics, automated material selection, and dynamic collection curation. Concurrently, AI significantly enhances user services by providing personalized recommendation engines, advanced semantic search capabilities, and 24/7 support via chatbots and virtual assistants, thereby creating a more engaging, efficient, and accessible user experience. While acknowledging the unprecedented opportunities for improved efficiency, optimized resource allocation, and enriched user engagement, the paper also critically examines the inherent challenges and ethical considerations. These include paramount concerns regarding data privacy, the potential for algorithmic bias, and the necessity of substantial investment in technology and staff training. We argue that the judicious and ethically governed integration of AI is crucial for libraries to evolve from traditional repositories into dynamic, user-centered knowledge hubs, ensuring their continued relevance and effectiveness in the digital age while upholding core values of accessibility, inclusivity, and community service.

Artificial Intelligence, AI in Libraries, Collection Development, User Services, Modern Libraries, Predictive Analytics, Semantic Search, Personalized Recommendations, Ethical AI, Library Innovation.

"TRANSFORMING COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES: THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MODERN LIBRARIES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no.319-323, February-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHJ06063.pdf

"TRANSFORMING COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES: THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MODERN LIBRARIES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no. pp319-323, February-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHJ06063.pdf