Internet of Things potential for libraries
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to subject the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) technology for libraries in terms of the possible scope and usage forms of this technology in public and academic library services. Design/methodology/approach Based on analysis of the subject literature, the main areas of IoT applications in commercial institutions were identified, then an analysis of Library and Information Science English language literature from the years 2010 to 2015 was conducted in order to create a profile of modern library services. The range of activities of commercial and non commercial institutions were compared to ascertain if areas in which commercial entities using or planning to use IoT could also be an inspiration for libraries. In this way, a theoretical model of IoT use in library activities was developed. Findings The research showed that IoT technology might have the potential to be used in library services and other activities, similar to how it is implemented in the comme.
Libr. Hi Tech