Libraries And The Mobile Web

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Libraries And The Mobile Web

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Author : Cody Hanson
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2011-03

Libraries And The Mobile Web written by Cody Hanson and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03 with Computers categories.

In this issue of Library Technology Reports, Cody Hanson provides a foundation for moving your library into the mobile world. He provides a data-based, comprehensive explanation of why now is the time to get mobile, and gives you the information you need to get started, including what mobile devices are on the market, strategies for launching and implementing a mobile presence, and the problems librarians are most likely to encounter in their endeavor.

The Library Mobile Experience

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Author : Bohyun Kim
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2013

The Library Mobile Experience written by Bohyun Kim and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Computers categories.

How are libraries meeting the evolving needs of mobile users? According to comScore, the smartphone is in the “late majority stage of technology adoption curve.” And people don’t turn to their devices only for quick facts when on the move: 93 percent of mobile users access the Internet from home on their devices; what’s more, Pew reports that 63 percent of Americans age 16 and over would use app-based access to library materials and programs if they were available. In this issue of Library Technology Reports, Kim shows how leading libraries are meeting these evolving needs. Topics include: 6 steps to improving your mobile website Analysis of the advantages and challenges of the responsive Web Comparison of user perceptions of web apps and native apps Visual review of the changes in the libraries mobile web implementation since 2010 Results of MIT surveys of more than 15,000 patrons in 2008 and 2011 Tips for simplifying mobile’s complexity

Mobile Devices And The Library

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Author : Joe Murphy
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-01-02

Mobile Devices And The Library written by Joe Murphy and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-02 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Mobile devices are the 'it' technology, and everyone wants to know how to apply them to their environments. This book brings together the best examples and insights for implementing mobile technology in libraries. Chapters cover a wide variety of the most important tools and procedures from developing applications to marketing and augmented reality. Readers of this volume will get complete and timely knowledge of library applications for handheld devices. The Handheld Librarian conferences have been a centrepiece of learning about how to apply mobile technologies to library services and collections as well as a forum for sharing examples and lessons learned. The conferences have brought our profession forward into the trend and kept us up to date with ongoing advances. This volume brings together the best from that rich story and presents librarians with the basic information they need to successfully make the case for and implement programs leveraging mobile devices in their libraries. Authors of the diverse practical and well researched pieces originate in all types of libraries and segments of the profession. This wide representation ensures that front line librarians, library administrators, systems staff, even library professors will find this volume perfectly geared for their needs. This book was published as a special issue of The Reference Librarian.

Theory And Practice Of Digital Libraries

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Author : Panayiotis Zaphiris
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2012-09-20

Theory And Practice Of Digital Libraries written by Panayiotis Zaphiris and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-20 with Computers categories.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries, TPDL 2012 - the successor of the ECDL (European Conference on Research and Advanced Technology for Digital Libraries) - held in Paphos, Cyprus, in September 2012. The 23 full papers, 19 short papers, 15 posters and 8 demonstrations presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 139 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on user behavior, mobiles and place, heritage and sustainability, preservation, linked data, analysing and enriching documents, content and metadata quality, folksonomy and ontology, information retrieval, organising collections, as well as extracting and indexing.

Mobile Technologies For Every Library

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Author : Ann Whitney Gleason
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2015-03-19

Mobile Technologies For Every Library written by Ann Whitney Gleason and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-19 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

If you are wondering what mobile technology adoption means for your library or how to get started, Mobile Technologies for Every Library will answer your questions! Wondering what the opportunities and pitfalls are of mobile technology use in libraries? This book will answer these questions. Thinking of starting a mobile program in your library? Want to improve on existing services or add new ones? This book will answer your questions about platforms, options, security, best practices and more. The book will preview many useful apps for libraries. Web links and resources are also included. Chapter coverage includes history and existing types of mobile technologies, mobile devices and supporting technology, ways to provide mobile technology for your users, a survey of currently available apps, ways to use mobile technology for library work, best practices, and future directions. Each chapter is organized by subtopics with tips and examples from real library programs to help you get started.

Envisioning Future Academic Library Services

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Author : Sue McKnight
language : en
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Release Date : 2010

Envisioning Future Academic Library Services written by Sue McKnight and has been published by Facet Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Edited by a thought leader with an international reputation, it brings together renowned authors from across the globe who are breaking traditional moulds and boundaries in a way that will have a profound impact on the way libraries and library services are conceptualized in the years to come. They represent the key links in the knowledge chain: authors, publishers, academics, community knowledge creators, librarians and institutions; the student perspective is also provided.

Technology For Small And One Person Libraries

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Author : Rene J. Erlandson
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2013-05-14

Technology For Small And One Person Libraries written by Rene J. Erlandson and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

For those working in a small library, particularly one that may have little technical support, a foundational knowledge of technology is crucial. Written for librarians, library staff, and administrators at libraries serving populations of 15,000 or less, this LITA guide shows how to successfully develop, implement, sustain, and grow technology initiatives. The contributors draw from personal experience in rural libraries and regional state university libraries to offer guidance for making sound technology decisions. Whether looking for a quick answer or starting an in-depth technology project, readers will quickly find basic information on the full range of library technology, organized into chapters with numerous headings for easy scanning. Topics include An overview of library technology basics Electronic resource fundamentals, including a look at licensing issues Webpage development, Open-source (OS) applications, and a six-step plan for social media and social networking How to create and sustain an effective technology strategy

Emerging Technologies For Librarians

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Author : Sharon Q Yang
language : en
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Release Date : 2015-11-28

Emerging Technologies For Librarians written by Sharon Q Yang and has been published by Chandos Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-28 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Emerging Technologies for Librarians: A Practical Approach to Innovation focuses on the practical applications of emerging technologies in libraries, defining the technologies in the context of their use in real situations. Each chapter includes an overview of the use of emerging technologies in a particular work area that is followed by a list of relevant applications. Chapters cover work areas such as advertising, distance learning, metadata. and digital libraries, and also focus on applications, including mobile computing and web conferencing, followed by a conclusion. This book serves as a guide for those interested in learning about, and implementing, the available technologies that enhance library services, and also lists and discusses the types of emerging technologies that are available for a specific area of work. - Discusses and reviews practical applications of emerging technologies for librarians - Explores what emerging technologies are available in particular areas of library services - Describes and evaluates applications - Connects library work to innovations

M Libraries 5

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Author : Gill Needham
language : en
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Release Date : 2015-05-27

M Libraries 5 written by Gill Needham and has been published by Facet Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

An up-to-date showcase of the innovative and inspiring work that libraries are doing across the world to interact with their users and deliver resources via mobile devices. This brand new edition of the highly successful M-Libraries series brings together cutting-edge international contributions from the leading experts, practitioners and researchers in the field. Based on the proceedings of the Fifth International M-Libraries Conference held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2014, it illustrates the diversity of innovative and inspiring work that libraries are doing across the world to interact with their users and deliver resources via mobile and hand-held devices. With a foreword from Joan K Lippincott and 22 chapters from 13 countries, as far apart as India and Germany, Hong Kong and Zimbabwe, Scotland and Bangladesh, the book explores the following themes: - Best practice for the use of mobile technologies in libraries - Challenges and strategies involved in embracing mobile innovation for libraries - The impact of ubiquitous and wearable technologies on the future of libraries - Harnessing the future for teaching and learning with mobile technologies - Mobile technologies enhancing information access for all and pursuing the millennium development goals. As the world becomes more mobile, users will access information using mobile technologies. Hence, libraries have to make the transition to provide mobile service. M-Libraries 5 will help libraries to develop adaptable and efficient mobile services so they can meet the needs of the current and new generations of users. Readership: Information professionals in all sectors and researchers, educators, technical developers, managers and library professionals. It will also be invaluable for students of library and information science and newcomers to the profession.

Mobile Library Services

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Author : Charles Harmon
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2013-02-13

Mobile Library Services written by Charles Harmon and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Just as Andrew Carnegie’s support changed the landscape of public libraries in America, Apple’s launch of the iPhone on June 29, 2007 forever altered how people expected to interact with services. Libraries, like every other kind of organization, must now make their services—not just their catalogs—available on an array of mobile devices. Mobile Library Servicesprovides 11 proven ways to reach out to mobile users and increase your library’s relevance to their day-to-day lives. Librarians detail how they created mobile apps to how they went mobile on a shoestring budget. Written by public, academic, and special librarians, these 11 best practices offer models for libraries of every type and size.