The Use of Biometrics in Informative Institutions: Academic libraries as an Example

Abstract

This study aims to identify the possibility of applying/using biometrics in library and information profession, especially in academic libraries which aims to provide advanced services to meet all the needs of researchers, whether faculty members or students. Utilizing the descriptive analytical approach, the present study will review the concept of biometrics, biometrics applications, and their categories .and The study will then shed light on the use of biometrics in academic libraries, the advantages of using biometric applications in academic libraries, and the obstacles hindering their application. In addition, the study makes recommendations for the use of such measurements effectively in academic libraries. This study aims to identify the possibility of applying/using biometrics in library and information profession, especially in academic libraries which aims to provide advanced services to meet all the needs of researchers, whether faculty members or students. Utilizing the descriptive analytical approach, the present study will review the concept of biometrics, biometrics applications, and their categories .and The study will then shed light on the use of biometrics in academic libraries, the advantages of using biometric applications in academic libraries, and the obstacles hindering their application. In addition, the study makes recommendations for the use of such measurements effectively in academic libraries.

Keywords

• biometrics
• biometrics in library and information sciences
• biometrics in academic libraries