Libraries and the Internet of Things

LIBRARIES AND THE INTERNET OF THINGSROY TENNANTOCLC

What is the Internet of Things?A network of physical objects that can collect and exchange data on the internet

Enabling FactorsA ubiquitous networkInexpensive componentsThe desire for more automation, information, and control

Common ComponentsSensorsComputingNetwork socket or WiFi

Phillips Hue Lighting Systemhttp://www2.meethue.com/en-us/about-hue/

Source: Cisco Systems and the National Cable & Telecommunications Association

Source: Cisco Systems and the National Cable & Telecommunications Association

A BRIEF FORAY INTO CREEPY TOWNAFTER ALL, IT’S ALMOST HALLOWEEN!

That is Scary Clown creepy

But wait! It gets worse…

Beacons

The Technical DetailsUUID: a string of numbers that identifies a set of beaconsMajor: a two-byte string that identifies a smaller set of beaconsMinor: a two-byte string that identifies a particular beaconTx Power: used to indicate proximity to the beacon

HERE’S THE LIBRARY VERSIONSORRY, IT’S STILL KINDA CREEPY

Source: Capira Technologies, http://www.capiratech.com/

BUT WHAT ABOUT PRIVACY & SECURITY?GOOD QUESTION

PrivacyNot always obvious what you are “opting into”Terms and Conditions? TL;DRIn a nutshell: you’re either already screwed or you’re a hermit living off the grid

SecurityIf it’s on the Internet, it can be hackedProbably not a big deal if someone breaks into your refrigerator, but what about…

LIBRARY OPPORTUNITIES & IMPLICATIONSAND YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULD GET OUT ALIVE

A Library ExampleConcordia University and the University of Alberta trying to manage noise in their librariesMicrophone connected to an Arduino sensor to pick up ambient noise in an academic library, attached to…A Raspberry Pi to process the data and send it over the network to a database

The IoT at NCSU

IoT Ideas for LibrariesDetect availability of assets (e.g., computers, rooms) and display this information at the library entrance and on the webRecommendation service based on past loan activityHelp library users understand the technologies, what they are good for, and how to use themSelf-guided virtual toursFine paymentLoan IoT hardware

WHAT TO LEAVE HERE KNOWINGSORRY ABOUT THE CLOWN

Key TakeawaysThe internet of things is already here…...but it has a long way to goLibraries can help their communities understand the opportunities and the potential problemsLibraries should also consider how they can exploit these new opportunities to better serve their communities

Thank You!Roy [email protected]@rtennanthttp://facebook.com/roytennant/