Prof. Dr. Adnan Al-Samadi, from the Faculty of Information Technology at Zarqa University, participated in the activities of the First International Conference of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in the Library and Information Sector, entitled "Smart Libraries: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Academic Environments," which was held at Yarmouk University from August 19^th to 20^th, 2025.

Prof. Al-Samadi presented a research paper entitled "The Role of AI-Powered Smart Libraries in Bridging the Digital Divide in Academic Environments," in which he discussed the transformative role of AI in reshaping academic libraries to become smarter, more technologically advanced, and more user-centric.

The paper also highlighted the relationship between AI, digital citizenship, and the digital divide, demonstrating how smart libraries can serve as a catalyst for achieving comprehensive digital participation in academic environments.