Digital transformation in academic libraries: e-resources, OPACs and AI in information discovery

Purpose This study explores the impact of digital transformation on academic libraries, focusing on university students' information discovery patterns and preferences. It investigates the interaction among Online Public Access Catalogs (OPACs), electronic resources and Large Language Models (LLMs) and investigates how these tools impact resource usage and academic behavior. Design/methodology/approach A survey method and structured questionnaire were used to collect data from arts and social sc