2019
Rupinder Singh Barnali Roy Choudhury, Sukanya Ghosh
Internet of Things in the making of Green Libraries Book Chapter
In: ODL: Issues and Perspective, pp. 45-68, KKHSOU & NSOU, 2019.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Environment Friendly Library, Green Library, Internet Of Things, IoT, IoT in Libraries
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abstract = {The idea of sustainable development and eco-friendly, green working places has been a topic of discussion from a long time, and it is the need of the time as well. Many colleges and universities have adopted environment studies and sustainability in their course curriculum and routine operations. These institutions of higher education and their affiliated bodies must take the leadership role in making a sustainable society in a similar way that it did in space race and in cancer research. Libraries also play a vital role in supporting this mission and take active part in environmental education. Librarians and administrators have taken green building initiatives to a large extent, Since the librarians are among the few first to adopt with new technological developments, they can exploit smart devices and technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) in making a green and sustainable library infrastructure. Internet of Things popularly known as IoT, undoubtedly, it is a breath-taking concept and a revolution of the Internet environment. The internet of things, or IoT, is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the caliber to disposal data upon a network except clam human or computer interaction. IoT (Internet of Things) diversifies the future Internet, and has drawn much attention. As more and more gadgets connected to the Internet, the huge amount of data exchanged has reached an unprecedented level. This research adopts the concept of the “Internet of Things” to construct a green campus environment which will realize the idea of energy saving. This paper focuses on the IoT communication scenarios and investigates the challenges or the barriers to the large-scale. Explains term “Green” and special challenges met by libraries to be Green. The making of green library is approaching a tipping point, generating a Green Library Movement, which is ancillary of librarians, libraries, college and university campuses committed to greening libraries. There can be lot of usage of IoT and smart devices in making a greener and more sustainable library environment.},
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The idea of sustainable development and eco-friendly, green working places has been a topic of discussion from a long time, and it is the need of the time as well. Many colleges and universities have adopted environment studies and sustainability in their course curriculum and routine operations. These institutions of higher education and their affiliated bodies must take the leadership role in making a sustainable society in a similar way that it did in space race and in cancer research. Libraries also play a vital role in supporting this mission and take active part in environmental education. Librarians and administrators have taken green building initiatives to a large extent, Since the librarians are among the few first to adopt with new technological developments, they can exploit smart devices and technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) in making a green and sustainable library infrastructure. Internet of Things popularly known as IoT, undoubtedly, it is a breath-taking concept and a revolution of the Internet environment. The internet of things, or IoT, is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the caliber to disposal data upon a network except clam human or computer interaction. IoT (Internet of Things) diversifies the future Internet, and has drawn much attention. As more and more gadgets connected to the Internet, the huge amount of data exchanged has reached an unprecedented level. This research adopts the concept of the “Internet of Things” to construct a green campus environment which will realize the idea of energy saving. This paper focuses on the IoT communication scenarios and investigates the challenges or the barriers to the large-scale. Explains term “Green” and special challenges met by libraries to be Green. The making of green library is approaching a tipping point, generating a Green Library Movement, which is ancillary of librarians, libraries, college and university campuses committed to greening libraries. There can be lot of usage of IoT and smart devices in making a greener and more sustainable library environment.
2018
Singh, Rupinder
Smart Notice Boards using IoT and Single Board Microcomputers Conference
PLANNER 2018, INFLIBNET Centre, 2018.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Digital Signage, Environment Friendly Library, Green Library, Internet Of Things, IoT, IoT in Libraries, Kiosk, Library OPAC, Microcomputer, Open Source, Raspberry Pi, Smart Notice Board
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abstract = {Most of the academic libraries in India have budget constraints due to which they lack IT infrastructure , and ultimately it becomes a hurdle in giving effective user services.The combination of limited funding and below-average technical knowledge of staff can be a devastating combination for any institution, but for someone who is not ready to compromise with limitations and happy in experimenting and exploring new possibilities, thereis no big worry. With right information at right time, everything can be achieved. Technology is such a savior for humanity and keeps on changing-. Raspberry Pi is one such constructive innovation which has transformed the landscape for programmers to gadget lovers. Because it is so powerful, flexible and adaptable, it became very popular worldwide.Librarians around the globe have also greeted this new tech tool enthusiastically, and are experimenting in different projects. With the emergence of ICT, libraries in future will be more content rich, more user-friendly, more interactive and digital in all aspects, but only having number of servers or collection of E-Books servers doesn't make digitally future proof unless a fully paperless and eco-friendly workspace is developed. This articleis aimed at library professionals who are new to Raspberry Pi and it attempts to elaborate the use of this miniature marvel in institutional and public libraries using a case study at IIAS Library.},
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Most of the academic libraries in India have budget constraints due to which they lack IT infrastructure , and ultimately it becomes a hurdle in giving effective user services.The combination of limited funding and below-average technical knowledge of staff can be a devastating combination for any institution, but for someone who is not ready to compromise with limitations and happy in experimenting and exploring new possibilities, thereis no big worry. With right information at right time, everything can be achieved. Technology is such a savior for humanity and keeps on changing-. Raspberry Pi is one such constructive innovation which has transformed the landscape for programmers to gadget lovers. Because it is so powerful, flexible and adaptable, it became very popular worldwide.Librarians around the globe have also greeted this new tech tool enthusiastically, and are experimenting in different projects. With the emergence of ICT, libraries in future will be more content rich, more user-friendly, more interactive and digital in all aspects, but only having number of servers or collection of E-Books servers doesn't make digitally future proof unless a fully paperless and eco-friendly workspace is developed. This articleis aimed at library professionals who are new to Raspberry Pi and it attempts to elaborate the use of this miniature marvel in institutional and public libraries using a case study at IIAS Library.