• Dr. G. Kiran Kumar
• Dr. Chikkamanju

The conceptualize, idea and phenomenon of a smart library, which began during 2000s, alongside with the development of computer technology, digital storage, telecommunications, Internet and Human-Computer Interactions. A smart library is an information centre with networks of many libraries and their services in a larger informational ecosystem around the globe. Smartness means that the development of new library e-tools and services are measured on the assessment of real resources and users. Smart is more user-friendly than intelligent. In today’s era, a library equipped with ‘smart library’ technology is to be allowed freely open to library readers with no library staff. Technology gives facilities for controlling and monitoring of library buildings, including automatic doors, lighting, auto-services pavilions, and any computers. It gives permission to use resources 24X7 hours so that the readers can use the library at times that that are convenient for them. The ‘smart library’ requires ‘smart librarians which gives service to user centric and user friendly. This paper observes an overview of smart libraries aimed at providing better information resources and services for library users.

Smart Library, Smart Library Architecture, Future of Libraries, Innovative Services.

"Smart Libraries in Digital Era: An Overview", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.f672-f679, January-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401582.pdf

"Smart Libraries in Digital Era: An Overview", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no. ppf672-f679, January-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401582.pdf