Thursday, May 16, 2013

Mobile Access to Academic Library Services is just a cell phone away!

One of the current topics in Module #2 dealing with mobile access to library services inspired me to find other articles on the topic of current and possible usage of mobile devices used for academic library.   There are so many possibilities to provide quick access to simple academic library services remotely.  Being able to access your personal account to pay fines or fees, reserving resource materials and study rooms, being provided real time updates of events and notices that may affect your visit or services, having means for patrons to give instant feedback of services, and ways to access aid from library staff instantly could all be done over a mobile devices. These mobile access services can be utilized inside or outside of library walls.  I have posted a link to a very interesting article I found on the subject written in 2010 for further thought.  Just a little something to think about!


http://wikis.uit.tufts.edu/confluence/download/attachments/34820637/Mobile_Future_Academic_Libs.pdf




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  1. JudithMay 18, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    These are great apps. And so useful! I would have definitely used that when I was getting my bachelors. ( of course you have to have a smart phone for apps, but still. )

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  2. ffhallvsuMay 20, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    I thought the very same thing! How it could have made life a bit more easier with such snazzy apps. LOL!

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