With digitalisation, open-access resources, and AI tools reshaping the academic world, traditional academic libraries need to evolve while still remaining essential centres of knowledge. Key trends like the shift from physical to digital resources, the rise of collaborative spaces, changing expectations of users, and the adoption of new technologies will be covered in this session by focussing on the significant shifts in library spaces, services, and roles. Participants will exchange best practices and strategies for effective digital transformation, improving accessibility, and enhancing resource sharing.This session will bring together librarians, academicians, policymakers, and technologists to collectively envision a sustainable future for libraries in Kerala’s higher education sector.