Mobile Technology and Libraries (THE TECH SET) - Softcover

Griffey, Jason

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1555707114 ISBN 13: 9781555707118

Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc, 2010

Synopsis

Mobile technology is fast becoming the preferred method for connecting to the Internet, especially for people on the go. Librarians must keep pace with this trend and integrate themselves into the mobile realm if they wish to deliver enhanced user services. "Mobile Technology and Libraries" is a practical, easy-to-follow new resource that will walk you through the start-to-finish steps for strengthening your library's mobile presence. Author Jason Griffey outlines the different mobile platforms, devices, and services, and shows you how to create mobile library websites and implement a number of important developments including mobile reference and SMS. He also explains how the various affected parts of the library - reference, I.T. circulation - can work together. You'll learn techniques for marketing and measuring your services, and best practices to follow during planning, implementation, and evaluation. This highly practical new "Tech Set" title will help both novice and experienced librarians embrace these crucial new technologies and stay relevant in an increasingly mobile society.

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Review

'This is an important topic that librarians need to know more about. The book features a nice mix of hard data, information on the present state of mobile services in libraries, and theory about the future of mobile technology.' Aaron Schmidt, Digital Initiatives Librarian for the District of Columbia Public Library

About the Author

Jason Griffey is Assistant Professor and the Head of Library Information Technology, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555707114
• ISBN 13: 9781555707118
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 125