LEADER 04708nam 22007335 450 001 9911049074003321 005 20260102120849.0 010 $a3-032-03569-4 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-032-03569-1 035 $a(CKB)44770142100041 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC32471110 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL32471110 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-032-03569-1 035 $a(EXLCZ)9944770142100041 100 $a20260102d2026 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aLibraries as Hubs for Entrepreneurship $eSupport, AI Experimentation, Practical Technologies, Monitoring, and Evaluation /$fby Varun Gupta 205 $a1st ed. 2026. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Springer,$d2026. 215 $a1 online resource (153 pages) 225 1 $aSynthesis Lectures on Information Concepts, Retrieval, and Services,$x1947-9468 311 08$a3-032-03568-6 327 $aPart A: Public Libraries -- Introduction -- Research Methodology -- Resources Provided by the Library -- External Partnerships -- Lessons for Peer Libraries -- Conclusion -- Part B: Academic Libraries -- Part C: Synergies between Academic and Public Libraies -- Collaboration Opportunities. 330 $aThis book investigates how academic and public libraries support entrepreneurs by offering diverse business support services in collaboration with other business support actors. The chapters explore opportunities to innovate these services through artificial intelligence (AI) integration and structured experimentation, with a strong emphasis on co-creation between librarians and entrepreneurs. Collaborative AI experimentations are examined as mechanisms to strengthen adoption factors for Generative AI tools and to support informed decisions regarding adoption or switching to the alternative solutions. Two practical experimentation approaches are introduced: Need-Based Experimentation (NBE), addressing service gaps or operational goals; and Curiosity-Based Experimentation (CBE), encouraging exploratory trials of emerging AI tools. Real-world cases from diverse libraries illustrate adaptable, practice-based examples for providing business support services, conducting AI experimentations, and integrating Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for both formative and summative assessments. To operationalize these insights, the book includes AI experimentation policies, structured reporting templates, business case formats, and instructional guides for AI tools such as ASReview, Connected Papers, and Citation Gecko. The book advocates that innovation in libraries is achievable for any institution, regardless of size or resources, through experimentation, patrons engagement in AI experimentations, and embedded M&E practices, positioning libraries as active collaborators within their local innovation ecosystems. In addition, this book: Bridges theory and practice via consulting-led experiences from academic and public libraries supporting entrepreneurs Empowers librarians to conduct ethical AI experimentations by combining co-creation with monitoring and evaluation Translates research into practical insights for library managers to innovate business and traditional services. 410 0$aSynthesis Lectures on Information Concepts, Retrieval, and Services,$x1947-9468 606 $aInformation storage and retrieval systems 606 $aLibrary science 606 $aEntrepreneurship 606 $aNew business enterprises 606 $aDatabase management 606 $aBusiness information services 606 $aComputer science 606 $aInformation Storage and Retrieval 606 $aLibrary Science 606 $aEntrepreneurship 606 $aDatabase Management System 606 $aBusiness Information Systems 606 $aComputer Science 615 0$aInformation storage and retrieval systems. 615 0$aLibrary science. 615 0$aEntrepreneurship. 615 0$aNew business enterprises. 615 0$aDatabase management. 615 0$aBusiness information services. 615 0$aComputer science. 615 14$aInformation Storage and Retrieval. 615 24$aLibrary Science. 615 24$aEntrepreneurship. 615 24$aDatabase Management System. 615 24$aBusiness Information Systems. 615 24$aComputer Science. 676 $a025.04 700 $aGupta$b V$g(Varun)$01350645 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911049074003321 996 $aLibraries as Hubs for Entrepreneurship$94533863 997 $aUNINA