Emerging Technologies for Library Education: A Review

Abstract

The literature review was on emerging technologies for library education: a global overview. Librarians who keep up with technology developments are better equipped to handle the opportunities and problems that come with living in the digital era. Emerging technologies are having a global impact on library education, changing both the services provided by library professionals and the training they get to provide library education programmes across the globe. This article dwelt on the overview and explanation of the main concepts of emerging technologies in library education: information structure and administration; career advancement and lifelong learning; social media and online engagement; services for supporting research; and information on librarians can learn throughout their careers. The challenges observed in using emerging technologies for library education includes inadequate internet connectivity, device availability, and software compatibility amongst others. Adapting to these technologies is crucial for Nigerian library professionals who want to efficiently meet their users' information needs while also helping to build a modern and sustainable library system. As a result, library education programmes across the country must adjust their curricula to include these technologies, ensuring that graduates have the skills and knowledge required to survive in a quickly changing information ecosystem.