Mobile technologies for every library / Ann Whitney Gleason.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gleason, Ann Whitney, 1960- author.

Series:

Medical Library Association books.

Medical Library Association Books

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mobile communication systems--Library applications.

Mobile communication systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (139 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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! This book will detail the opportunities and pitfalls in using mobile technology in libraries. It will also address platforms, options, security, and best practices for starting new mobile services programs or improving existing services. Gleason previews many useful apps for libraries. Web links and resources are also included.

Contents:

Contents; Preface; 1 Background and History of Mobile Technology; 2 Overview of Mobile Devices; 3 Mobilizing Your Website; 4 All about Mobile Apps; 5 Information Seeking with Mobile Devices; 6 Apps for Every Library; 7 Best Practices for Using Mobile Technology in Libraries; 8 Using Mobile Technology in Education; 9 Facilitating Outreach and Communications with Mobile Devices; 10 The Future of Mobile Technology; Index; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

979-82-16-34529-9

1-4422-4893-9