How can We Equip Academic Libraries with IOT Technologies: Practical Guidelines

The advancement of information technologies has many effects on library services and collection management. Most of the librarians and library managers would like to work in libraries with a focus on modern devices and technologies. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine applying new devices of IOT technologies in different parts of libraries and changing library environment and services according to these new technologies.Method: The present research has been using library study. In fact, equipping libraries with modern technologies would improve library services and increase users’ satisfaction. Findings: Librarians should be aware of important aspects of IOT in library services. The IOT will continue to affect libraries and their services through the building, collection management, instruction, data security, data mining, and information literacy. In this study authors try to design a practical model for academic libraries based on IOT devices to improve the quality of services, increase user’s satisfaction and reduce costs. Conclusion: It is expected that this new technology, in addition to improving services, can greatly reduce the additional costs of libraries and help the library get closer to green and environment- friendly libraries.