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Abstract

Digital libraries are undergoing a profound transformation driven by advances in user experience (UX) design, artificial intelligence, and interactive technologies. No longer conceived solely as repositories for information retrieval, contemporary digital libraries increasingly support exploratory search, learning, collaboration, and sensemaking across diverse user populations. This special issue brings together research that examines next-generation user experiences in digital libraries, with a focus on novel interface paradigms, emerging interaction modalities, and inclusive, user-centred design methodologies. Collectively, the contributions highlight how UX innovation can enhance usability, accessibility, engagement, and learning, while also addressing the evolving expectations of scholars, students, and the wider public. The issue provides both conceptual frameworks and empirical evidence to guide researchers and practitioners in designing digital library systems that are adaptive, reflective, and responsive to human needs.

Publication Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record will be available online at: link.springer.com/journal/799
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4450 Databases
Departments:	School of Science & Technology School of Science & Technology > Department of Computer Science
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Administrator

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