Abstract：Implementing artificial intelligence in library servicesa review of current prospects and challenges of developing countries With its ability to mimic human intelligence and perform complex tasksartificial intelligenceAIhas found applications in diverse fieldsincluding health carefinance and transportationJha et al2019Okunlaya et al2022According to Okunlaya et al2022AI has become indispensable because the rapid development of AI has substantially made some practical and significant advancesp1871Furthermorethe authors also claimed that one area where the potential of AI remains largely untapped is library servicesLibraries have long been considered as repositories of knowledge and information and have been playing a crucial role in providing access to resources and facilitating learning for individuals from all walks of lifeIn an increasingly digital worldlibraries face the challenge of adapting to changing user needs and expectationsHussain2023This necessitates embracing technological advancements to enhance their services and remain relevant in todays societyThe implementation of AI in library services holds immense promise for improving efficiencyaccessibility and user experienceWheatley and Hervieux2019From automated cataloguing systems to intelligent recommendation algorithmsAI can revolutionize how libraries organize their collections and assist patrons in finding relevant resourcesWheatley and Hervieux2019asserted that AI has the capacity to fulfil the unique needs and desires of students across all categoriesClaude and Combe2018pointed out thatbacked by an abundance of dataAI effectively establishes patterns and assigns significancerendering it a logical choice to enhance the value of university education within information service providers such as university librariesThe integration of AI in libraries will provide every library patron with the opportunity to experience a completely unique and tailored educational approach meticulously designed to meet their individual needsOkunlaya et al2022Cox et al2019supported this assertionhighlighting that AI-driven libraries have the potential to enhance learning outcomes by facilitating personalizedindividualized learning approaches that cater to individual studentsneeds and skillsAI can enhance the library experiencebut the usage and understanding of AI continue to raise concernsespecially in the developing countriesWhile developed countries have made significant strides in integrating AI into their library servicesdeveloping countries face unique prospects and challenges in this regardsAjani et al2022Many scholars identified several challenges ielimited financial resourcesinadequate infrastructure and a lack of technical expertise are the common obstacles that need to be addressed for successful implementationVijayakumar and Sheshadri2019Hussain2023Ajani et al2022Thereforeit becomes crucial to examine the current prospects and challenges faced by developing countries when it comes to implementing AI in their library servicesThe analysis of existing literature on the subject along with case studies from different regions around the worldsheds light on how developing countries can harness the power of AI while navigating potential hurdlesLibrary AutomationThe use of AI in automatic catalog systemConsulting ServiceIt is not clearly mentionedbut considering the AIrecommendation algorithmit may be used hereCollection classificationAIs mode recognition and learning ability may help thisRetrieval and IndexingIntelligent recommendation algorithms can help readers find related resourcesThis article refers to the ability of AI to imitate human wisdom and perform complex tasksespecially the potential in library servicesAI can determine the mode and allocate importancewhich involvesmode recognitionAt the same timethe article refers to the application of AI in the librarysuch as automated catalog systems and intelligent recommendation algorithmswhich involvesmachine learning