Article in Library Progress (International) · January 2020 doi: 10. 5958/2320-317X

Smart Library: Need of 21
st
 Century
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Library Progress (International)/ Vol.
INTRODUCTION 
 
In this digital age as we are moving forward we should take advantage of smart technology to 
modernize the libraries. These smart technologies encourage more people to use the library. It is a 
system well equipped with smart technology that is fully dedica
can fulfil their requirements without the help of the staff and without wasting their valuable time. A 
smart library enables remote controlling of library building includes automatic doors, public access 
computers and self service kiosk. It is a system developed to support the library users. This system 
extends the library hours and makes the users able to use library services according to their 
convenience. The concept of the smart library can be described in four dim
smart people, smart place, and smart governance. However, the smart library concept does not 
constitute a unique model or project, but a process, a way of how to get things done, that is less linear, 
less structured, and more creative and innovative. Also, smartness may not be a solution for all 
library problems
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Figure 1: Smart Library Concept
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Definition:
“Smart library is a hardware and software complex with a wide range of opportunities for searching 
and providing necessary information to virtual users according to their inquiries and requirements. 
Another definition of smart library is a library provided services, which are interactive, innovative, 
informative, actual, changing and international.”
 
“The 
definition of smart library
could be pre
way: 
“
smart 
library
” 
is 
a 
set 
of 
various 
electronic 
resources, 
accompanied 
by 
specialized