Mobile technology and academic libraries : innovative services for research and learning / edited by Robin Canuel and Chad Crichton.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Canuel, Robin, editor.

Crichton, Chad, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mobile communication systems--Library applications.

Mobile communication systems.

Academic libraries--Information technology.

Academic libraries.

Mobile computing.

Libraries and colleges--United States--Case studies.

Libraries and colleges.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (284 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, [2017]

Summary:

In seventeen chapters ranging from A Mobile-First Library Site Redesign to Mobile Technology Support for Field Research to Virtual Reality Library Environments, Mobile Technology and Academic Libraries explores how librarians around the world are working to adapt their spaces, collections, teaching, and services to the new possibilities presented by mobile technology. This is a detailed and thorough examination of technology that's emerging now and how to incorporate it into your library to help the students and researchers of both today and tomorrow.

Contents:

The mobile context : a user-centered approach to mobile strategy for libraries / Edward Bilodeau

The development of an academic library's mobile website / Junior Tidal

A mobile-first library site redesign : how designing for mobile provides a better user experience for all / Nathan E. Carlson, Alec Sonsteby, and Jennifer DeJonghe

Selfie as guide : using mobile devices to promote active learning and student engagement / Sarah LeMire, Stacy Gilbert, Stephanie Graves, and Tiana Faultry-Okonkwo

Beyond passive learning : utilizing active learning tools for engagement, reflection, and creation / Teresa E. Maceira and Danitta A. Wong

Getting meta with Marlon : integrating mobile technology into information literacy instruction / Regina Lee Roberts and Mattie Taormina

Clinical resources for the digital physician : case study and discussion of teaching mobile technology to undergraduate medical students / Maureen (Molly) Knapp, MA, AHIP

Mobile technology support for field research / Wayne Johnston

From start to finish : mobile tools to assist librarian researchers / Mae-Linh Lae

A novel application : using mobile technology to connect physical and virtual reference collections / Hailie D. Posey

Adding apps to our collections : a pilot project / Willie Miller, Yoo Young Lee, and Caitlin Pike

Tablets on the floor : a peer-to-peer roaming service at Atkins Library / Barry Falls, Beth Martin, and Abby Moore

Using proximity beacons and the physical web to promote library research and instructional services / Jordan M. Nielsen and Keven M. Jeffery

Gamification using mobile technology in the classroom : a positive benchmark for the future of higher education

Bringing texts to life : an augmented reality application for supporting the development of information literacy skills / Yusuke Ishimura and Martin Masek

Virtual reality library environments / Jim Hahn

Wearable technologies in academic libraries : fact, fiction, and the future / Ayyoub Ajmi and Michael J. Robak.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780838988800

0838988806

OCLC:

987346915