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This study investigates the readiness for and understanding of Industry 4.0 in a pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Utilising qualitative interviews within a single-site case study in a pharmaceutical organisation, the understanding of Industry 4.0 and the challenges, benefits and critical success factors for Industry 4.0 readiness therein and applications of Industry 4.0 are assessed.

The research findings found that Industry 4.0 implementation has implications for regulatory compliance and enhancing operational excellence on the site. The Pharma site is embracing Industry 4.0 technologies, particularly for paperless systems and data collation and analytics, but the site is somewhat of a late adaptor of Industry 4.0 implementation and is on a path towards increased digitalisation.

A limitation of the study is that it is a single-site case study, but the results can be generalisable in demonstrating how Industry 4.0 is being deployed and its challenges and benefits.

This study is unique and novel because to the authors knowledge, it is one of the first studies on Industry 4.0 readiness and status in an Irish Pharma site within a single pharmaceutical organisation. This study can be leveraged and benchmarked by all pharmaceutical organisations as it demonstrates the complexity of Industry 4.0 deployment from a highly regulated and complex pharmaceutical manufacturing and processing viewpoint.

The information science community, including library science, has been a focus of significant discussions and research due to recent progress in artificial intelligence (AI), especially in large language models. This study identifies possible areas for application of AI in library routines and how it can enhance library operations, such as circulation, acquisitions, reference services, serials, digital resources and technical services.

This research methodically examines how libraries adjust to swift technological changes, with an emphasis on AI, generative language models like GPT, and the integration of Chatbots.

This study outlines strategies to increase library engagement amidst a technologically evolving landscape, highlighting the significance of aligning such innovations with the requirements of users and library missions. The findings offer crucial considerations for libraries in India contemplating AI integration, especially in relation to technological infrastructure, librarian expertise in AI and the establishment of leadership roles to oversee AI initiatives.

This research provides a foundation for library boards and associations to shape informed policies supporting AI in academic libraries. As such, it plays a vital role in advancing the adoption of AI within the global library community.

The library and information science (LIS) field is increasingly drawing interest from researchers and experts regarding the use of AI. This study covers the incorporation of AI in different library sections and positively impacts the LIS professionals in these advanced endeavours.