Abstract：Internet of Things in contemporary academic librariesapplication and challenges Purpose Academic libraries are constantly adopting emerging technologies to deliver innovative servicesA recent trend in technological innovation is the Internet of ThingsIoTConsequentlythis study theoretically x-rayed the various ways in which IoT could be applied to academic libraries and the expected challenges associated with the adoption of the technologyDesignmethodologyapproach This study used the review method to examine the application of IoT in contemporary academic librariesFindings This study explained the concept of IoT and went further to x-ray the application of IoTs in academic libraries as it affects critical aspects of the library operationsthereby justifying how IoT influences innovative service deliveryThe peculiar challenges faced by academic libraries in developing countries were also discussedOriginalityvalue This studys value is reflected in the need to examine IoT adoption in academic libraries from the perspective of both developing and developed countrieswhere for certain reasonsthe diffusion of new technology is relatively slowLibrary AutomationIoT applications such as self-service checkoutinventory inventoryand basic payment processConsulting ServiceIoT can provide users with information literacy education through self-service guidesRetrieval and IndexingIt is easier for IoT users to find the resource and facilities of the libraryThis article talks about how the Internet of ThingsIoTaffects academic libraries and explores the application of IoT in the libraryThe article mentioned how IOT improves the service delivery of the library and how IoT uses RFID technology to enhance the functions of library securityresource retrieval and positioning