Abstract：Augmented reality applications and the future library Purpose This paper aims to investigate how augmented realityARtechnology is adopted in the library to transform it into an immersive and interactive platform and highlights the future possibilities of the application of AR in librariesDesignmethodologyapproach The study examines the current applications of AR in the library by consulting related literature and analyzing different library websites covering diverse geographical areasFindings The paper with examples summarizes the current library practices of using AR technology and focuses on the AR-supported major library initiativesright from document trackinginventory managementwayfindingsupporting innovation and researchdeveloping information literacy skillsetcOriginalityvalue The paper explores the possibility of improving user experience in the library by introducing AR applications and engaging users in an interactive and captivating environmentLibrary AutomationEnhanced robots can track the inventory and positioning error-placed materialsAR technology can quickly scan a large number of documents with barcodes and identify error-placed documentsConsulting ServiceProvide auxiliary chat robot services through AR facial recognition technologyas well as AR-enhanced remote presentation robotsRetrieval and IndexingThrough AR technologyyou can easily identify the text wrong on the bookshelf RoboticsRoboticsThe article refers to the use of enhanced robots to track inventory and positioning error-placed materialsas well as remote presentation robots using AR reinforcementDeep LearningThe article refers to any deviations in the operation of library equipment quicklyPattern recognitionAR facial recognition technology can identify facial emotional expression