Mobile Devices
eBook - ePub

Mobile Devices

A Practical Guide for Librarians

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Mobile Devices

A Practical Guide for Librarians

About this book

As more users expect to use their mobile devices, librarians will want and need to develop the necessary skills to reach this growing user base. Mobile Devices: A Practical Guide for Librarians will aid libraries and librarians as they go through the process of planning, developing, implementing, marketing, and evaluating mobile services. Based on research and experience using and developing for mobile devices, this guides includes information and ideas regarding:

Why mobile technologies are important for librariesDeveloping mobile websites and applications for specific mobile platforms such as iOS and Android using existing web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavascriptUsing mobile devices for reference, library instruction, and shelf readingMarketing strategies to make users aware of mobile servicesEvaluating mobile services
A must-read for librarians interested in mobile technologies and services, this guide provides librarians with practical information and examples to develop and offer mobile services in their libraries.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Preface
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Chapter 1: Why Mobile Matters
  5. Chapter 2: User Expectations and the Impact of Mobile Technologies on Libraries
  6. Chapter 3: Deciding on and Planning Mobile Library Services and Resources
  7. Chapter 4: Developing Mobile-Optimized Library Websites
  8. Chapter 5: Developing Library Applications for iOS
  9. Chapter 6: Developing Library Applications for Android
  10. Chapter 7: Mobile Websites and Applications Offered by Library Vendors
  11. Chapter 8: Mobile Services and Solutions for Users and Library Personnel
  12. Chapter 9: Evaluating and Maintaining Your Mobile Services and Resources
  13. Chapter 10: Marketing Your Library’s Mobile Services and Resources
  14. Chapter 11: Emerging Mobile Technology
  15. About the Author