It’s Time for your Library to Mobilize
Description
Mobile technologies are having a growing impact on libraries as users increasingly use their hand-held devices to access services and resources. Many library vendors are also offering mobile options. While some libraries are providing extensive mobile services, many others are just deciding where to begin. This workshop will look at the state of mobile library services and what libraries need to do to develop a mobile strategy for their own library. We will cover the advantages of providing such mobile services, policy implications and what types of mobile services are currently being offered by libraries. In addition, several library vendors will discuss services and technologies that they are providing to help libraries extend outreach, increase usage of existing resources, and meet growing mobile demand.
Start Date
21-3-2013 2:30 PM
End Date
21-3-2013 4:45 PM
It’s Time for your Library to Mobilize
Mobile technologies are having a growing impact on libraries as users increasingly use their hand-held devices to access services and resources. Many library vendors are also offering mobile options. While some libraries are providing extensive mobile services, many others are just deciding where to begin. This workshop will look at the state of mobile library services and what libraries need to do to develop a mobile strategy for their own library. We will cover the advantages of providing such mobile services, policy implications and what types of mobile services are currently being offered by libraries. In addition, several library vendors will discuss services and technologies that they are providing to help libraries extend outreach, increase usage of existing resources, and meet growing mobile demand.