National Library of Public Information Honored with 2024 ASOCIO Asia-Pacific ICT Award for Digital Service Innovation
2024 / 11 / 22
The National Library of Public Information (NLPI) has been awarded the prestigious "EdTech Award" in the ASOCIO DX Award category, announced on November 7. Library Director General Hsiang-ping Ma and Analyst Chun-chi Fu represented NLPI at the awards ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, where they also shared the library's innovative experiences. Widely regarded as the "Asian Cup" of the ICT industry, the ASOCIO DX Award recognizes pioneering achievements in digital transformation across the Asia-Pacific region. Director General Ma remarked that the recognition highlights NLPI's commitment to leveraging advanced digital solutions in library services. In addition to the award-winning iLib Guider App, NLPI has introduced groundbreaking services such as Smart Librarian and Smart Book Selection utilizing ChatGPT’s generative AI, aligning with the rapid evolution of IoT and smart technologies. Moving forward, NLPI remains dedicated to integrating innovative technologies to provide seamless virtual and physical library services, driving its digital transformation and enhancing smart reading experiences for the public. NLPI's honor stems from its project titled "Smart Space, Free Reading - AIoT Smart Library Demonstration Field," which integrates IoT technologies and AI-driven applications to establish a cutting-edge smart library environment. Through the iLib Guider App, users can independently manage tasks such as book searches, navigation, borrowing, seat and space reservations, as well as smart control of facility equipment—all via their personal devices (Bring Your Own Device, BYOD). This user-centric approach significantly reduces waiting times for patrons while streamlining the library's operational efficiency by minimizing the need for circulation equipment. Organized by the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO), the award process involves rigorous selection at the national level by the Information Service Industry Association of R.O.C. (CISA) before competing with nominees from across the region. NLPI stands out as the only library to receive this year's honor, underscoring its leadership in digital innovation both in Taiwan and internationally.In addition to NLPI, other Taiwanese award recipients included the Fiscal Information Agency of the Ministry of Finance, Kaohsiung City Government, New Taipei City Government, Taoyuan City Government, as well as leading organizations such as III, ITRI, Acer, Openfind Information Technology, and GEO Informatics. Their collective achievements highlight Taiwan's prominent role in advancing digital technology across diverse sectors.