This book addresses the challenges associated with information provided in the 4^th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the attendant opportunities that arise for libraries and other information services. Robotic technology and artificial intelligence are key developments in the information age, with tremendous impact on the way information is processed and used by both information professionals and users, including information service providers such as librarians. Information professionals, practitioners and users will find this book useful in their endeavor to use the emerging technologies to improve their operation and find and access specific information easily. It describes what needs to be done by librarians to stay relevant and functional in the wake of change and addresses the necessary new skills needed by information professionals to be able to deliver effective services in the 4IR.