Evaluation of the impact of AI-based chatbots on user satisfaction and efficiency in Peruvian university libraries

 

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Autores: Patricio-Peralta, Cesar, Zamora Mondragón, Jesús, Patricio Peralta, Walter
Formato: artículo original
Estado:Versión publicada
Data de Publicación:2026
Descripción:The study evaluated the impact of AI-based chatbots on user satisfaction and operational efficiency in Peruvian university libraries, both public and private. A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining surveys, interviews, and a review of usage records from 12 universities, with a sample of 850 participants, including students, faculty members, and librarians. The results indicated an 89% reduction in the average time required to respond to common questions and a 27% reduction in staff workload. User satisfaction also increased by 22%, although some limitations in technological infrastructure and training were identified. It is concluded that chatbots are an effective tool for strengthening university library services, provided that their implementation is accompanied by sustained technical improvements and institutional training strategies.
País:Portal de Revistas UNA
Institución:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
Idioma:Español
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OAI Identifier:oai:www.revistas.una.ac.cr:article/22484
Acceso en liña:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/bibliotecas/article/view/22484
Palabra crave:University libraries
Chatbots
Artificial intelligence
User satisfaction
Operational efficiency
Digital transformation
Multilingualism
University library
Bibliotecas universitarias
Inteligencia artificial
Satisfacción del usuario
Eficiencia operativa
Transformación digital
Multilingüismo
Biblioteca universitaria
Bibliotecas universitárias
Inteligência artificial
Satisfação do utilizador
Eficiência operacional
Transformação digital
Multilinguismo
Biblioteca universitária