Scholarly and Social Impact Analysis of IoT Research in Libraries: An altmetric and traditional metric study

Adopting Internet of Things (IoT) in libraries is essential for its benefits and impact on services. The research discussed in this article evaluated IoT literature in libraries and measured the social reception of these publications, throwing light on the impact of online engagement in scholarly communication.

This study employed the scientometric and altmetric methods to analyze research output. The data was extracted from the Scopus database and focused on IoT applications in libraries. Dimensions AI was used for collecting the altmetric scores. The final data was analyzed using tools like MS Excel, Tableau, Biblioshiny, and VOSviewer for a thorough evaluation process.

Research revealed a constant progression of IoT research in libraries, and China was leading compared to other countries. Analyzed the data to evaluate the impact in terms of societal, conceptual, and intellectual. Despite, research productivity, publications had a less online social impact and suggest better prominence.

The study identified the importance of social media for sharing research findings for better visibility and community engagement. Online platforms can be helpful to network with fellow researchers and promote better information exchange. The outcome of the study is imperative for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders in promoting IoT applications in libraries.

This is the initial study, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding on the impact of altmetrics and traditional metrics on the domain of IoT in libraries.