Blockchain Technology in Libraries: Applications, Benefits, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Introduction As libraries continue to embrace digital transformation, blockchain joins other emerging technologies that are reshaping information services, much like the innovations discussed in The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Library Services . Together, these technologies are redefining how libraries preserve, organize, and deliver knowledge in the digital age, supporting the vision explored in The Future of Libraries: Will Books Disappear in the Digital Age? As trusted information institutions, libraries also contribute to building informed and resilient communities, reflecting the important responsibilities highlighted in The Role of Librarians in Preventing Terrorism Through Information Literacy and Community Engagement. In libraries, blockchain technology offers new possibilities for securing digital records, protecting intellectual property, improving resource sharing, preserving digital collections, and verifying academic credentials. As libraries increasingly ad...