From silent spaces to smart spaces: Leveraging IoT-based innovative services to enhance library system performance using SEM approach

IF 2 4区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Information Development Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI:10.1177/02666669241241755

Asad Ullah Khan, Zhiqiang Ma, Mingxing Li, Liangze Zhi, Yan Wang

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Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a disruptive technology with enormous potential to alter various fields, including libraries. However, research on IoT uptake in libraries still needs to be more extensive, especially in Pakistan. This research aims to fill that vacuum by exploring the variables driving IoT uptake in Pakistani libraries and assessing its effect on library services. A quantitative approach was used, with data collected from Pakistani libraries using a survey technique. The poll specifically addressed librarians and administrators to understand their views on the IoT adoption advantages they see. We designed a theoretical framework combining the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) paradigm and adding two variables: digital transformation and innovativeness. A total of 341 responses were gathered, providing insightful data on the IoT adoption trends in Pakistan. The research examines the connections between numerous variables impacting IoT uptake in libraries using advanced statistical approaches like SmartPLS-based partial least squares structural equation modeling. The findings reveal several vital factors influencing the adoption of IoT in Pakistani libraries. The study emphasizes the significance of solid management practices and the effective use of technology resources in facilitating the successful implementation of the Internet of Things and ensuring enhanced library services. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing a comprehensive perspective on IoT adoption in Pakistan. It addresses a considerable knowledge deficit regarding the implementation of IoT in libraries, concentrating specifically on the Pakistani view. The findings of this study are beneficial for library professionals, researchers, and policymakers, as they enable them to make informed decisions and drive successful IoT adoption initiatives in Pakistani libraries.

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从无声空间到智能空间：利用基于物联网的创新服务，采用 SEM 方法提升图书馆系统性能

物联网（IoT）已成为一种颠覆性技术，具有改变各领域（包括图书馆）的巨大潜力。然而，图书馆对物联网的吸收研究仍需更加广泛，尤其是在巴基斯坦。本研究旨在通过探索推动巴基斯坦图书馆采用物联网的变量并评估其对图书馆服务的影响来填补这一真空。研究采用定量方法，通过调查技术从巴基斯坦图书馆收集数据。调查特别针对图书馆员和管理人员，以了解他们对采用物联网的优势的看法。我们设计了一个理论框架，结合了技术-组织-环境（TOE）范式，并添加了两个变量：数字化转型和创新性。我们共收集了 341 份回复，提供了有关巴基斯坦物联网应用趋势的深刻数据。研究采用了先进的统计方法，如基于 SmartPLS 的偏最小二乘法结构方程模型，对影响图书馆采用物联网的众多变量之间的联系进行了研究。研究结果揭示了影响巴基斯坦图书馆采用物联网的几个重要因素。研究强调了扎实的管理实践和技术资源的有效利用在促进物联网的成功实施和确保提升图书馆服务方面的重要意义。本研究提供了巴基斯坦采用物联网的全面视角，为现有知识体系做出了贡献。它解决了在图书馆实施物联网方面存在的大量知识赤字，特别是集中于巴基斯坦的观点。本研究的结果对图书馆专业人员、研究人员和政策制定者大有裨益，因为这些结果使他们能够做出明智的决策，并推动巴基斯坦图书馆成功采用物联网。

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Information Development INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

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5.10

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5.30%

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期刊介绍： Information Development is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to provide authoritative coverage of current developments in the provision, management and use of information throughout the world, with particular emphasis on the information needs and problems of developing countries. It deals with both the development of information systems, services and skills, and the role of information in personal and national development.