Background

Sasbadi, a leading educational publisher and content provider in Malaysia, has been a pioneer in digital transformation within the learning space. To modernize their library infrastructure and offer a seamless experience across digital and physical formats, Sasbadi partnered with Naku Lab to develop a smart library system that could bridge the gap between online and offline collections.

Challenge

Sasbadi managed large inventories of educational books across schools, training centers, and digital platforms. Manual inventory tracking and disjointed systems caused inefficiencies, delayed updates, and limited user insight.

The goal was to create a centralized, real-time system that could:

• Track physical book movement

• Sync inventory data automatically

• Allow users to borrow and return from multiple locations

• Provide usage analytics to administrators

Our Approach

1. IoT Infrastructure Planning
   We designed a hybrid infrastructure powered by RFID tags, smart sensors, and cloud-connected readers. Each physical book was tagged and linked to a centralized database, allowing precise tracking across locations.

2. Integrated Platform Development
   Our engineers built a responsive online library portal, integrated with the IoT backend and existing catalog. Users could browse, reserve, borrow, or return books—whether digitally or physically—with real-time availability updates.

3. Sensor-Driven Automation
   Smart return boxes and RFID-enabled shelves were deployed to detect returns, auto-log inventory changes, and trigger alerts for misplaced or overdue items—eliminating the need for manual scanning.

4. Data Analytics & Reporting
   A dynamic admin dashboard provided analytics on borrowing patterns, top-used titles, downtime reports, and inventory heatmaps. This helped Sasbadi optimize stock across campuses and improve user engagement.

Results

• 100% real-time sync between physical and digital library systems

• 42% reduction in lost/misplaced books

• 60% faster inventory audits

• Improved student and staff engagement through a seamless borrowing experience

• Enhanced data-driven decision-making for resource allocation

Conclusion

With Naku Lab’s IoT-powered library solution, Sasbadi successfully transformed traditional library management into a smart, efficient, and user-friendly system. This integration of technology into educational infrastructure sets a benchmark for future-ready learning environments.