The characteristics of smart library include digitalization, intelligence, internetization and personalization. Digitalization refers to the digitalization of library collection resources, and readers can obtain library resources and services anytime and anywhere through the network; Intelligentization means that the library relies on advanced intelligent equipment and technology to realize the functions of intelligent management, borrowing and inquiry of the library; Internetization refers to the digitalization and networking of library collection resources through internet technology, and readers can obtain library resources and services anytime and anywhere through the network; Personalization means that the library provides personalized reading recommendations and services for readers through big data, artificial intelligence and other technologies.
In the smart library, readers can realize the functions of self-borrowing, inquiry and renewal through intelligent equipment and technology, and at the same time, they can also obtain the digital resources and services of the library. Libraries can analyze and predict readers' reading needs and behaviors through intelligent systems and big data analysis, and provide readers with more accurate reading recommendations and services.