The Future of Information Science: Exploring the Role of Libraries In Data Management and Digital Curation.

Libraries are no longer confined to their traditional formats and are now in the process of becoming the heart of data and digital preservation. This change is critical for research, digital preservation, and open data initiatives. This paper will seek to discuss the existing and possible role of libraries with an emphasis on data management and digital preservation. In this respect, it provides an overview of new developments, challenges, and prospects for libraries in the context of digital scholarship and RDM. As expected from the review of literature and case studies from academic and research libraries, the review also centers on the practical use of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain in managing data by the libraries. Today's libraries are repositories of information, educators of data, and advocates of open data. Some of the trends that are transforming library services now are Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Blockchain etc. However, there are some challenges that libraries face, for instance, technological obsolescence, lack of funds, and the need to renew professional development. Libraries hold the future of information science since they are in charge of data collection and storage. Thus, there are certain challenges that libraries encounter to remain relevant in the knowledge society and information management with the development of technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]