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April 26, 2026Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

The role of libraries in smart cities: A systematic review

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PGPanorea GaitanouGKGerassimos Karabelias

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Overview

Systematic review identifies libraries' contributions to smart city initiatives, emphasizing their evolving role.

Key Points

  • This work aims to explore the intersection of smart cities and libraries, focusing on their roles and contributions.
  • Systematic review of English-language studies from 2015 to 2025
  • Categorization of papers based on primary themes
  • Examination of library policies, practices, and services in smart city contexts.
  • Libraries are evolving to adopt new policies and practices for smart city integration.
  • Increased focus on digital equity and civic participation shaped by library innovations.
  • Contribution to the growth of knowledge-driven economies through enhanced library services.

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Gaitanou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edac074a46254e215b3db9https://doi.org/10.1177/09610006261433555
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