Exploration and Construction of Smart Library Based on RFID Technology

2018

LHT

Purpose Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging paradigm that draws academia and industry attention in the past few years. The purpose of this paper is to review the current research on IoT in library operation, and report the future trends and research challenges as well. Design/methodology/approach To conduct this research, the literature on IoT and its application in libraries was retrieved from major databases such as Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, Scopus and Inspec for the period between 2010 and 2018. Findings This study identifies IoT potential impact on libraries, and excavates some valuable literature on IoT and its application in libraries from managerial perspective, especially focuses on library service innovation in IoT era. Originality/value The IoT application in libraries is a new subject. This study provides an overview of IoT application in libraries. The findings of this study contribute to the research on IoT and its role in library management.

Section: Iot Applications In Librariesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Internet of Things and its applications in libraries: a literature review

2018

LHT

“…Zissel et al (2012) present new applications of RFID utilization in library, including self-check service to clients and security tasks. Luo et al (2013) present the basic system architecture of smart library based on RFID technology. Li (2013) introduces RFID into university library management to achieve self-borrowing and self-returning, smart inventory, intelligent query, combination of books and information system based on IoT.…”

Section: Rfid and Librariesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Libraries in Internet of Things (IoT) era

Yong

2018

LHT

Purpose Internet of Things (IoT) has been widely adopted in the commercial sector. Although IoT enables traditional libraries to convert into digital ones, the implementation of the IoT in libraries is slow. The purpose of this paper is to report on the current state of research on applications of IoT in libraries, describe challenges that IoT applications face in libraries and discus directions of adopting IoT in libraries in the future. Design/methodology/approach To conduct this research, the literature of IoT and its application in libraries were reviewed by examining existing literature in Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Xplore. Findings The literature review finds that radio-frequency identification has been adopted by digital libraries. The slow implementation of IoT is caused by security and privacy issues, lack of standards and the lack of financial, technological and organizational resources. This study provides a prospective for the application of IoT in libraries; the technologies of IoT have the potential in betterment of library services. Research limitations/implications The limitation of this study is that only IEEE Xplore is included. Other database should be explored in future research. Originality/value The application of IoT in libraries is an emerging issue; a systematic and extensive review of recent research on applications of IoT in libraries is unavailable. This paper presents an overview of IoT in libraries, findings and potential research opportunities.

“…design a corresponding handheld device client software to realize a visual book search and management system using RFID technology and Wi-Fi wireless communication technology. Luo et al (2013) analyze the basic system architecture of intelligent library, and explore the cloud service and large data processing technology. McHugh and Yarmey (2014) highlight several examples of early implementation of NFC in libraries to enhance discovery of digital information.…”

Section: Current Research Work Of Smart Librarymentioning

confidence: 99%

The application of CPS in library management: a survey

Chen

2018

LHT

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the current state research of cyber-physical system (CPS) and its application in libraries. CPS is a kind of large-scale and networked system that consists of physical and cyber elements and is currently of interest in academia, industry and government. In this survey, the definitions, theoretical foundation and basic applications of CPS are systematically reviewed. In addition, the development of library and current research of CPS application in library management are presented. The vision and challenge of smart library are also discussed. Design/methodology/approach By retrieving the main scholarly databases, the literature of CPS and its application in libraries were examined. Findings This study shows that a lot of CPS technology applications are still in initial stage, and explores CPS potential impacts on libraries. Originality/value The application of CPS in library management has not been paid much attention, this study provides a prospective for the application of CPS in libraries.