Internet Of Things Applications In Academic Libraries / تطبيقات إنترنت الأشياء في المكتبات الأكاديمية

Internet Of Things Applications In Academic Libraries

Abstract

We are up to a new era of computing technology that many are calling the internet of things (IoT).

IoT is emerging as the wave in the development of the internet.

IoT has the potential to deliver solution that improves service efficiency and security of the academic library.

This paper discusses the possible usage of the IoT.

In particular, we consider cloud computing, magic mirror and pressure pad sensor using wireless sensor network (WSN).

Considering these, we proposed an approach to improve library facilities and providing patron friendly system.

This system is a step towards a smart library.

Keywords: Internet of things, cloud computing, magic mirror, pressure pad sensor, wireless sensor network.

INTRODUCTION

Libraries are essential in our life to improve our knowledge.

A concept of “Internet of Thing” (IoT), which forms a network by sharing information of each sensing object, has recently been spotlighted over the world.

IoT refers to the use of intelligently connected devices and system to obtain data gathered by embedded sensors, actuators in machines and other physical objects.

IoT uses connecting media such as wireless sensor network and physical objects to connect devices to each other and the internet, with minimal direct human intervention to deliver service that meet the needs of wide range of academic libraries.

As libraries explore and develop their next generation library catalogue, cloud computing has emerged as a critical component of these new system.

Cloud computing improves the service efficiency and visibility of libraries collection and management services.

Magic mirror is a application based technology could be added throughout library that will be able to sense what title the patron is holding and recommend other like material, mention related events, give a sneak peak into the books.

Using Pressure pad sensors in the aisle under the floor is yet another innovative technology gives the library a count of people browsing aisles in the library, helping with collection development and possible area where improved signage might be required and automatic turn ON/OFF light bulbs which indeed save energy and making a smart library.

Wireless sensor network enabled with Wi-Fi provides communication node to transfer and gather information and data by the sensing nodes.

Above mentioned technologies inter linked to improve service efficiency and making academic library a smart library.