Abstract：Differences between LIS and non-LIS undergraduatesconceptions of smart librariesa drawing analysis approach Purpose This study aims to compare similarities and differences in library and information scienceLISand non-LIS undergraduatesconceptions and perceptions of smart libraries via drawing analysisDesignmethodologyapproach In this studya total of 156 undergraduate students described their perceptions of smart libraries as drawings and textual descriptionsA modified coding scheme with 8 categories and 51 subcategories was used to analyse the undergraduate studentsdrawingsFindings Most of the undergraduate studentsconceptions of smart libraries still involve self-checkout and learningreadingfocusing on information appliancestechnical servicesactivities and objectsThe differences are that the LIS undergraduatesdrawings showed smart libraries with robotsinteractive book borrowing with technology toolsintelligent serviceslocation-aware services or mobile applicationswhereas non-LIS undergraduates presented smart libraries as readerslearnersother activities and no smart technology servicesLIS undergraduates focused on providing patron services with technologiesNon-LIS undergraduates were more likely to draw a complex space with immediate access to books or digital resourcesquiet reading and the freedom to engage in library activitiesOriginalityvalue The results provide a baseline for future research on the topic and provide preliminary evidence of using the methods to discern LIS and non-LIS undergraduatesconceptions of smart librariesLibrary AutomationConsulting ServiceThis is based on the representation of robots in the smart libraryas well as interactive book borrowing and intelligent services mentioned with technical toolsIn this studythe paintings of LIS undergraduates show that the smart library is equipped with roboticsinteractive books borrowingsmart serviceslocation perception services or mobile applications with robots and technical toolsThis refers to the robot technology used in the library to provide certain services