Wednesday, October 19, 2016

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a concept of wirelessly connecting sensors in mobile and remote devices, objects, and equipment to the internet. This enables the possibility of enhancing and creating value-added and personalized services. Recognizing the potential and impact of the IoT in library services, some libraries have started an initiatives to create an IoT-ready environment that will support applications and services as well as IoT research and development (R&D) and proof-of-concept activities. Hear what some innovative libraries are doing in implementing the platform, sensor grid, and applications, as well as the challenges, and work in progress.