Libraries and mobile services / Cody W. Hanson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hanson, Cody W.

Series:

Library technology reports ; v. 47, no. 2.

Library technology reports, 0024-2586 ; v. 47, no. 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library outreach programs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (37 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Ill. : American Library Association, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

For libraries to stay relevant, they must be able to offer content and services through the mobile web.

Contents:

Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Chapter 1-Why Worry about Mobile?; Why Mobile?; Mobile Device Ownership; Smartphone Sales; Mobile Internet Access; Mobile versus the Desktop; The Changing Face of the Digital Divide; The Day for Mobile Services Has Come; Notes; Chapter 2-Mobile Devices in 2011; Hardware; Components; Software; Notes; Chapter 3-Mobile Solutions for Your Library; Become a Mobile-Only User; Device Focus Group; Ensure Mobile-Friendliness in Your Current Site; Develop a Mobile Website; Develop Mobile Web Applications; Develop Native Mobile Apps (or Don't); Notes

Chapter 4-Issues for Information Accesson the Mobile WebSecurity; First Sale; Cost; Coverage; Net Neutrality; The New Digital Divide; Conclusion: The Future of Mobile Computing and Libraries

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786613093455

9780838992258

0838992250

9781283093453

1283093456

9780838992241

0838992242

OCLC:

714568490