Smart Libraries in India -- Survey

Smart Libraries: A cross country analysis of practitioners' perceptions about definition, scope, and challenges.  Survey link 

Smart technologies, smart cities, smart lights, smart home appliances, smart Bluetooth trackers, GPS,  etc., are in Indian news. So are some libraries making news headlines in India--about "Smart Libraries" (SL)--probably an extension of what is known so far as digital librarianship. But many of these smart libraries are piecemeal. Whereas, it needs a holistic approach in building smart libraries. Hence, moving forward, today we need to think about the scope of terminology of Smart Libraries (SL), identify challenges and think about ways to solve the challenges. 

The questions that need to be asked are what makes the library smart. Is it by using the smart devices, or presence of smart librarians, or by using smart approaches, or by smartly emptying book spaces to accommodate the "out--of-the-box" innovative ideas?

This is not an exam, because there are no right or wrong answers. We are simply interested in your opinion. It should take no more than six minutes.

The results of this survey will help in writing a short paper that will be of academic interest. Your responses will be summarized and your name will not  be included in the dissemination of the results. For questions please email mt2222@yahoo.com.

Thank you for you offer to help and for willingness to get smarter about Smart Libraries.

Sincerely, 

Dr. Mohamed Taher.