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Covering topics such as mobile reference, eBooks, mobile websites, and QR codes, this book examines the effects of the global mobile revolution on libraries and library users—critical information all librarians need. The Handheld Library: Mobile Technology and the Librarian provides the information and guidance librarians need to adapt themselves and their facilities to the mobile revolution—the fastest, most diffuse worldwide technological innovation in human history. The book provides an up-to-date survey of how mobile technologies are affecting library use, library services, library systems, librarians, and library users at various types of libraries. The authors cover core topics related to mobile libraries, including mobile reference, eBooks, mobile websites, and QR codes, and address aspects of the mobile revolution less frequently covered in the literature, such as mobile health information services, the use of mobile technologies on archival work, the impact of the mobile revolution on physical libraries, and the ways in which new mobile technologies are creating professional development opportunities within the profession. While this resource is specifically targeted toward librarians who plan and provide services using mobile technologies, academic, public, and other librarians will also find the ideas and information within useful.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: The Mobile Revolution and Libraries, Librarians, and Library Users Lori Bell and Thomas A. Peters Part 1: Mobile Tech Trends in Libraries 1. Serving Your Mobile Users: The Essentials Robin Ashford and Alex Rolfe 2. Mobile Present, Mobile Future Lisa Carlucci Thomas 3. The New York Public Library and the World of Tomorrow—Biblion: The Boundless Library Deanna Lee Part 2: Mobile Library Users 4. Mobile Learning: The Teacher in Your Pocket Meredith Farkas 5. Going Mobile: Reaching the Younger Generations Bonnie Roalsen 6. Bricks and Mortar and Wireless: The Impact of the Mobile Revolution on the Use of Physical Libraries Thomas A. Peters 7. Snap & Go: The Delivery and Marketing of Library Services through QR Codes and a Mobile Website Susan Kantor-Horning 8. Mobile Tours for the Library with Historic Photos and Podcasts Lori Bell Part 3: Mobile Access to Content 9. Practical Mobile Web Design Chad Mairn 10. Mobile Catalogs Chad Haefele 11. Reading Transformed by the Mobility of E-books Andrew Revelle and Sue Polanka 12. Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries Max Anderson 13. Smartphones, QR Codes, and Augmented Reality in the Library Harry E. Pence 14. Mobile Technologies and Archives: Using the New to Preserve the Old April Karlene Anderson Part 4: Mobile Reference 15. SMS-Based Reference Rene J. Erlandson 16. Using Mobile-to-Mobile Messaging to Deliver Health Information at the Point of Need Tammy A. Magid 17. Text a Librarian: Ideas for Best Practices Lili Luo Part 5: Mobile Professional Development and New Opportunities 18. Expanding a Community College Library's Mobile Presence on a Shoestring Budget Cate Kaufman and Brittany Osika 19. Mobile Empowerment: Lifelong Learning at Your Fingertips Rebecca K. Miller Index About the Editors and Contributors

About the Author :
Thomas A. Peters is dean of library services at Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. He regularly uses a smartphone, Kindle, Fire, netbook, and laptop, as well as other portable devices. Lori Bell is in instructional technology support at Graham Hospital School of Nursing Library and part-time lecturer at San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science.

Review :
Charts, graphs, references, and a thorough index help illuminate the way forward for librarians who need an introduction on the ins and outs of using mobile technology in the library. Written so the novice can understand, while packed with ideas and concepts for the more advanced user, this book will assist any library or media center worker with adding mobile technology into the offerings, whether as an enhancement or new addition.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781610693004
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 240
  • Weight: 476 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1610693000
  • Publisher Date: 01 Apr 2013
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Mobile Technology and the Librarian
  • Width: 178 mm


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