Library practitioners’ perceptions on the applications of IoT in university libraries of Bangladesh

Purpose The major objectives of this study are to explore the perceptions of library practitioners towards IoT and to suggest directions for its proper application in university libraries of Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach The study conducted an online questionnaire-based survey of library practitioners working at university libraries in Bangladesh in addition to an email interview with ten librarians. A sample size of 310 library practitioners was obtained using the convenience sampling technique for the survey. Non-parametric tests were performed to examine the differences in demographics and perspectives on IoT, as well as the potential benefits and challenges of IoT deployment in libraries. Findings A total of 178 valid surveys were completed, and the results indicate that 147 (82.6%) library practitioners have varied…