

Abstract
Background:
Academic libraries in North-East Nigeria
operate within an environment shaped by
insecurity, infrastructural weaknesses, and
accelerating digital demands. Although
artificial intelligence(AI) offers considerable
potential to strengthen knowledge
management (KM) processes, its uptake
remains limited across many developing
contexts. This study investigates the level of
AI adoption, patterns of use, and their
influence on KM effectiveness in academic
libraries within the Mubi Zone of Nigeria.