Internet of Things (IOT) and library services

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to analyze the existing literature on the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) and to give an overview of how libraries are adopting this emerging technology to make users feel more engaging with the library resources and service provision.

Design/methodology/approach

The basic architecture of IoT with its functionality has been enumerated and its different layers have been depicted.

Findings

A conceptual library IoT model, working on Message Queuing Telemetry Transport protocol, based on the fog-cloud computing layer of architecture has been proposed. This study also highlights the sensor-based current library services.

Originality/value

This study focuses on the existing practices of adoption of library IoT and discusses the possibilities of its future expansion in different areas.

Citation

De Sarkar, T. (2022), "Internet of Things (IOT) and library services", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 39 No. 9, pp. 18-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-06-2022-0079