A biblioteca frente às tecnologias emergentes: perspectivas e possibilidades

Abstract

Considering the significant transformations that Library Science has undergone due to the advancement of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, this research aims to analyze how Library Science can integrate into the technological development of society by conceptualizing a modern library and highlighting the possible contributions of librarians in this context. An exploratory bibliographic approach was adopted, analyzing the available literature on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their applications in information units, using sources such as Scielo and Google Scholar, within the time frame of 2014 to 2024. The results indicate that these technologies hold great potential for optimizing processes in information units; however, challenges such as librarian training and adaptation to deploy them still need to be overcome. It is concluded that technological innovation is essential for the modernization and survival of the sector, as well as for expanding professional opportunities for librarians.