Abstract
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping how knowledge is created,
disseminated and consumed, academic libraries in Nigeria face the challenge of not only
delivering digital collections but also providing meaningful and engaging user experiences.
This article examines personalised and immersive user experience in academic digital
library in Nigeria. The discussion delves into personalised user experience in digital
libraries and immersive users experience in digital libraries. Drawing on existing literature
from books and scholarly journals, personalisation focuses on adapting library services to
individual users' needs, preferences and behaviours while immersion leverages emerging
technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to enhance user
engagement and learning experiences. The paper discusses Integrating personalisation &
immersion: A synergistic approach, challenges in integrating personalisation & immersion,
strateges for enhance challenges in integrating personalisation & immersion. The paper
argues that combining personalised services with immersive technologies can significantly
improve user satisfaction, research efficiency and learning outcomes in Nigerian higher
education institutions. Recommendations are provided for policy development,
infrastructure investment, capacity building and ethical data governance to support
sustainable development.
Keywords: Digital Library, Personalised User Experience, Immersive User Experience,
Academic Libraries, Nigeria
Publication Date: 2026-02-05