Abstract
PurposeLibraries may become obsolete in the 21st century unless they begin to harness new technology and improve information and service delivery. This paper aims to examine the emergence of robotic technologies with its implications to academic libraries in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe research, which was conducted on a desk, examined how the adoption of robotic technologies may affect library services and operations.FindingsIt is believed that robot adoption in libraries can enhance library services and give users with reliable information that can foster growth and development in the information age.Originality/valueThis paper is the original idea from the authors and does not reflect on any copyrighted materials. The paper recommended that academic libraries should collaborate with their parent institutions or organisations to create a strategy plan for cutting-edge technology, such as robots; federal and state governments should strengthen their alliances with robot vendors to take advantage of direct support; and open communication between library management boards and librarians should be encouraged, particularly when it comes to the acceptance and use of robots in libraries.
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