As the rapid acceleration of industry 4.0 catapults a number of changes within the space of library services and operations into effect, it is more important than ever to understand the impact of technological revolutions on the academic library. This edited collection showcases the emerging issues brought by the 4th industrial revolution, and the effects on how libraries function, manage processes and continue to deliver products and services on a day to day basis. 

Josiline Phiri Chigwada is the Sub Librarian at Bindura University of Science Education. Her research interests are research data management, indigenous knowledge systems, Generation X, Y and Z, open access, reference services, marketing library products and services, digital libraries, and the changing role of librarians.