From Stacks to Sensors: IoT-Driven Innovations in Library and Archives

Name: From Stacks to Sensors: IoT-Driven Innovations in Library and Archives
Start: 2026-01-28T00:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-01-30T00:00:00+08:00
Location: SLIS New Building, Quirino Avenue, UP Campus, 1101 Quezon City, Philippines

Schedule

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am

UTC+08:00

Location

SLIS New Building, Quirino Avenue, UP Campus, 1101 Quezon City, Philippines | Quezon City, MM

FREE WORKSHOP
Do you work with physical collections in a library, archive, or museum? Do you encounter issues with temperature, humidity, leaks, flooding, or light? Do you want to detect when patrons arrive so you can greet them, or save electricity by turning of the lights when no one is in a room? Did you want to do an automation project for your collections but do not have the resources to do so?

This workshop is for you!
From Stacks to Sensors: IoT-Driven Innovations in Library and Archives Workshop will be held from 28-30 January 2026 in UP Diliman.
The workshop aims to provide librarians, archivists, records managers, and curators with hands-on training in assembling, troubleshooting, and innovating their own ICT appliances. Over the course of a year, participants will co-develop and test prototypes using ESP32 microcontrollers and other IoT tools to enhance library, archive, and museum services.
The workshop is an extension project of the University of the Philippines School of Library and Information Studies (UP SLIS) and is funded by the 2025 Extension Grant of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development (OVCRD). It aims to benefit 25 participants from from institutions across the Philippines with limited technological resources or expertise in IoT applications.
The project funding covers the following costs for participants:
- Workshop registration
- Microcontrollers and sensors
- Shared accommodation for two nights
- Lunch and snacks during the workshop
In return, participants only need to commit to attend the workshop in person in UP Diliman, keep their solution running for at least a year, and report on the impact of their project at the end of the year.
The workshop aims for representation across different regions, particularly outside Metro Manila, to maximise impact. We also actively promote the inclusion of women and gender-diverse professionals in ICT training sessions and will give preference to these genders so as to encourage them to take leadership roles in the implementation and dissemination of IoT solutions within their respective institutions.
Submit your application at https://tinyurl.com/stackstosensors by 30 September 2025 (Tuesday)!