Use And Awareness Of Artificial Intelligence Technology Tools Among LIS Professionals In Engineering Colleges Of Karnataka

Abstract

An average of 86.46% of college librarians at Karnataka's state institutions are aware of AI-based technologies, demonstrating that librarians have a favourable attitude towards AI. The purpose of this research is to investigate how Indian librarians and information science (LIS) professionals feel about the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into library services. The study used a quantitative research technique, collecting data via structured questionnaires to evaluate these professionals' perceptions of the advantages, necessary AI capabilities, and awareness levels. With its ability to improve information retrieval, automate repetitive operations, and improve data analysis, the results show a significant propensity towards the adoption of AI. This research uses demographic variables including gender, age, academic standing, and work experience to ascertain the respondent libraries' knowledge and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Karnataka. For educational institutions of all ages, libraries and information centres are always important. The personnel is the key to every library system's success. Professionals in libraries have essential skills and talents that help their patrons succeed in their academic pursuits.New and developing technologies the skills of the library professionals employed by Professionals Engineering College of Karnataka are evaluated in order to identify their current level of Skills and to provide further suggestions. Professionals in libraries are shown to be more adept at using new technology.It is proposed that talents be further enhanced in a number of approaches.