An IoT-based risk warning system for smart libraries

Abstract

Purpose When integrating smart elements offered by emergent technologies, libraries are facing the challenges of technological renovation and maintaining their operation using emerging technology. Given the importance of smart library, new technologies are needed in building new libraries or renovation of existing libraries. The purpose of this paper is to propose a risk warning system for library construction or renovation in the aspect of risk management. Design/methodology/approach The proposed Internet of Things (IoT)-based system consists of sensors that automatically monitor the status of materials, equipment and construction activities in real time. AI techniques including case-based reasoning and fuzzy sets are applied. Findings The proposed system can easily track material flow and visualize construction processes. The experiment shows that the proposed system can effectively detect, monitor and manage risks in construction projects including library construction. Originality/value Compared with existing risk warning systems, the proposed IoT-based system requires less data for making dynamic predictions. The proposed system can be applied to new builds and renovation of libraries.

Smart Academic Libraries Possibilities Through the Application of the Internet of Things

“…The basic set of technologies that is needed for the IoT to function effectively refer to RFID, wireless communication devices, sensors, cloud computing, and advanced Internet Protocol (IP) (Chen 2019). In addition, Xie, Liu, Zhu, Chong, Shi, and Chen (2019) suggest that other technologies should be incorporated as part of the IoT to expand its functionality and relevance. These may include near-field communication (NFC), low-rated wireless personal area networks, Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), worldwide interpretability for microwave access (WiMAX), mobile communications, and wireless sensor networks (WSNs).…”

“…Gul and Bano (2019) state that for academic libraries to become smart, technologies related to electronic resource management, digital asset management, and institutional repositories should also form part of the technologies to be linked to the IoT. Cao et al (2018), Gul and Bano (2019), and Xie et al (2019) propose that IoT technologies used within a smart library context be divided into three layers to ensure that all technology is in place to convert a hybrid or digital academic library to a smart academic library through the application of the IoT. These three layers are the perception layer, the device and network/computing layer, and the access/discovery layer.…”

“…A well-constructed IoT architecture will, according to Xie et al (2019), ensure that various objects within an automated system are able to communicate and exchange real-time data and information among people and people, people and objects, and objects and objects. Data mining is required to enhance such communication by analysing and processing large data/information repositories to discover potentially useful information (Chen 2019).…”

Opportunities for academic smart libraries in the Caribbean

“…Caribbean librarians acquire book information data by using RFID handheld reader for scanning RFID tags of books, while users can opportunely and without difficulty find their desired books through intelligent navigation retrieval terminals. Xie et al (2019) found that by using "RFID tags on books, the system can easily track material flow and visualize logistics processes" ( 22). This ultimately improves the efficiency of material flow and reduces logistics costs in libraries.…”

A XXI. század könyvtára – a smart library

“…10 Mindebben kiemelt szerepet tölt be a könyvtárépület intelligenciája. 11 A tárgyak internete segítségével a könyvtáraknak lehetőségük van IoT alapú biztonsági rendszer 12 és IoT alapú evakuációs protokoll kidolgozására is. 13 A szolgáltatásokat tekintve az iBeacon alapjaira épülő Bluubeam jeladókat érdemes megemlítenem.…”