Drivers and Impediments in the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence by Academic Libraries in Nigeria
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2025
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University of Nebraska
Abstract
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by academic libraries globally is not without its
challenges despite its diverse benefits for efficient library operations and services. This paper
examined the drivers of AI adoption and the likely impediments to its adoption by academic
libraries in Nigeria. The methodology adopted for this paper was a documentary/literature
review search to determine the trends and patterns in the extent of AI adoption by academic
libraries globally and, in particular, in Nigeria. This paper discussed the concept of AI,
application areas of AI, and impediments to the adoption of AI categorized under
institutional, personal and technological factors. This paper further discussed the probable
factors that may drive AI adoption by academic libraries in Nigeria using the Extended
Technology Acceptance Model (TAM 3) as a framework. These factors include behavioural
intention, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, subjective norm, AI playfulness, and AI
self-efficacy, among others. This paper concluded that although AI is not yet fully adopted by
academic libraries in Nigeria, there are impending factors that can drive AI adoption, as
revealed in the adapted TAM 3 model. Furthermore, the impediments to the adoption of AI
need to be urgently addressed by academic libraries in Nigeria before the full exploitation of
these evolving technologies for library operations and services. It was recommended that
academic libraries be supported by their respective parent institutions in terms of funding,
quick uptake of AI technologies, and equally creating an enabling environment for AI users
and the library at large.
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Artificial intelligence, Drivers, Adoption, Impediments, Academic libraries, Extended technology acceptance model, TAM3 Model, Library operations, AI, Nigeria
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Afolayan, O.T. (2025). Drivers and Impediments in the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence by Academic Libraries in Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 8263.