Mobile Devices

A Practical Guide for Librarians

By: Ben Rawlins

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Paperback | 23 December 2014

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170 Pages

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As more users expect to use their mobile devices, librarians will want and need to develop the necessary skills to reach this growing user base. Mobile Devices: A Practical Guide for Librarians will aid libraries and librarians as they go through the process of planning, developing, implementing, marketing, and evaluating mobile services. Based on research and experience using and developing for mobile devices, this guides includes information and ideas regarding:

Why mobile technologies are important for librariesDeveloping mobile websites and applications for specific mobile platforms such as iOS and Android using existing web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavascriptUsing mobile devices for reference, library instruction, and shelf readingMarketing strategies to make users aware of mobile servicesEvaluating mobile services
A must-read for librarians interested in mobile technologies and services, this guide provides librarians with practical information and examples to develop and offer mobile services in their libraries.

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This title is definitely a very practical guide for librarians. It goes through the process of planning and developing to evaluating mobile services and resources. It not only provides the ‘why’ but also the ‘how’ to get a library up and running with mobile technology.

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