The objectives of the study were to identify the impact of augmented reality on libraries and reveal challenges to its adoption in library settings. The systematic literature review was used as research methodology to address the study’s objectives. The 25 most relevant research papers published in peer-reviewed journals were selected to conduct the study. Findings revealed that augmented reality has significant positive effects on user engagement, marker space innovations, experiential learning, efficient library management, and supportive role for librarians. Results also manifested that financial barriers, technological proficiency, technical support, and ethical considerations caused challenges for the adoption of augmented reality applications in libraries. The study has provided a framework to efficiently adopt augmented reality in libraries for the delivery of innovative services to library patrons.
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