A PowerPoint presentation done by a master's student in the Lebanese University, Library and Information Sciences department in the Faculty of Information with the help of Dr. Farah Sbeity, an LIS instructor and facilitator

1. By Karen Makkeh
Master I - Library & Information Sciences
Course: Knowledge Management
SMART SERVICES
LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION INSTITUTIONS

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Evolution of Libraries
• What are IOT & AI?
• Merging libraries with IOT & AI
• What’s a Smart Library?
• Requirements of a Smart Library
• References

3. EVOLUTION OF LIBRARIES
TRADITIONAL LIBRARIES
AUTOMATED LIBRARIES
HYBRID LIBRARES
ELECTRONIC LIBRARIES
DIGITAL LIBRARIES
THE REVOLUTION OF IOT & AI BROUGHT SMART & VIRTUAL LIBRARIES TO LIFE

4. WHAT ARE IOT & AI?
INTERNET OF THINGS
Collective network of connected devices and the technology
that facilitates communication between the devices and the
cloud & between the devices themselves
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Computer systems capable of performing complex tasks
that historically only a human could do, such as reasoning,
making decisions, or solving problems.
WITH THE HELP OF IOT & AI, WE WERE ABLE TO TRANSFORM TRADITIONAL LIBRARIES INTO SMART LIBRARIES
(SERVICES, SECURITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY WISE)

5. SMART LIBRARY
A library that offers services using cutting-edge technology which enables
libraries to extend their operation hours & encourage the use of library facilities.
It is conceptualization of the IOT.
Technologies associated with smart libraries include: Machine learning,
Beacons, Mobile Apps, RFID, and many more...

6. REQUIREMENTS OF A SMART LIBRARY / INFORMATION INSTITUTION
Smart
Services
Smart
Technology
Smart
Staff
01 02 03 04
Smart
Buildings
05
Smart
People

7. IOT IN LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION INSTITUTIONS

8. RFID
Radio frequency identification -
location detection application
I-BEACON
NFC
Near Field Communication, NFC tags are
embedded on the books and are read with the
help of NFC readers
BLOCKCHAIN
Blockchain creates a unique verifiable record that
can be accessed by anyone from anywhere
a beacon assisted indoor navigation
technique for smart libraries

9. RFID

10. I-BEACON

11. NFC

12. BLOCKCHAIN

13. AUGMENTED REALITY
AR technology can enhance libraries by providing
interactive displays that offer additional information and
multimedia content related to library collections
VIRTUAL REALITY
provide virtual training scene for readers needing to receive
training to make readers feel like learning in real environment,
which can not save costs for readers to learn in library
QR CODES
Give users seamless access to essential
library details such as operating hours,
services, and events
GPS - BARCODE - BLUETOOTH
To determine the location of people
and things.

14. AUGMENTED REALITY
MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE

15. VIRTUAL REALITY

16. QR CODES
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF NEW

17. SMART SERVICES

18. MOTF-
DUBAI
QNL-
DOHA
a unique institution dedicated to showcasing innovation,and cutting edge
technology, and future trends. It offers immersive experiences, interactive
exhibits, and educational programs that explore the possibilities of
tomorrow. With its iconic architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, the
museum serves as a platform for collaboration and inspiration, bringing
together experts, researchers, and visitors to envision and shape the
future. Some of its services may include augmented reality, virtual reality
tours, workshops, conferences, and events focusing on emerging
technologies, sustainability.
Qatar National Library acts as a steward of Qatar’s national heritage by
collecting, preserving and making available the country’s recorded history.
In its role as a research library with a preeminent heritage library, the
Library fosters and promotes greater global insight into the history and
culture of the Gulf region. As a public library, we provide equal access for
all of Qatar's residents to an environment that supports creativity,
independent decision-making, and cultural development. Through all our
functions, we provide leadership to the country’s library and cultural
heritage sector.

19. QATAR NATIONAL
LIBRARY
MOBILE APP
MOVIES GAMES

20. MACHINE LEARNING
3D PRINTING
SPECIAL NEEDS
MUSIC

21. MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE
ROBOTS INTERACTIVE DISPLAY

22. ADDITIONAL SMART SERVICES
Self Borrow & Return
Voice Search in OPAC
Virtual Reference Services (QNL)
Chatbots
Online Booking
Innovation Stations
Smart Lighting
Smart Parkings

23. CONCLUSION
THE INTEGRATION OF SMART SERVICES IN LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION INSTITUTIONS
SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCES ACCESSIBILITY, EFFICIENCY, USER ENGAGEMENT, AND OVERALL
EXPERIENCE THROUGH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND DATA-DRIVEN APPROACHES, MARKING A MAJOR
SHIFT IN HOW PATRONS INTERACT WITH THESE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES.

24. THANK YOU!

25. REFERENCES
Yaman, O., Tuncer, T., & Ertam, F. (2021). Automated book location and classification method using RFID tags for
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