Internet of things in libraries and focus on its adoption in developing countries
ISSN: 0741-9058
Article publication date: 25 August 2021
Issue publication date: 19 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to x-ray the issues surrounding the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) in libraries from the perspective of developing countries.
Design/methodology/approach
This study theoretically reviewed the adoption of IoT in libraries in developing countries.
Findings
This study revealed context-based factors such as technological, organizational, environmental and security/privacy factors as determinants of IoT adoption in libraries of developing countries.
Originality/value
The value of this study arises from the need to study the adoption of technological innovation such as the IotT from the lens of developing countries and proffer solution to its associated challenges.
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Citation
Igbinovia, M.O. (2021), "Internet of things in libraries and focus on its adoption in developing countries", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 38 No. 4, pp. 13-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-05-2021-0020
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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