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If you are wondering what mobile technology adoption means for your library or how to get started, Mobile Technologies for Every Library will answer your questions! This book will detail the opportunities and pitfalls in using mobile technology in libraries.
List of contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Background and History of Mobile Technology
Chapter 2: Overview of Mobile Devices
Chapter 3: Mobilizing your Website
Chapter 4: All About Mobile Apps
Chapter 5: Information Seeking with Mobile Devices
Chapter 6: Apps for Every Library
Chapter 7: Best Practices for Using Mobile Technology in Libraries
Chapter 8: Using Mobile Technology in Education
Chapter 9: Facilitating Outreach and Communications with Mobile Devices
Chapter 10: The Future of Mobile Technology
About the Author
About the author
Ann Whitney Gleason currently serves as the Head of the Health Sciences Library at Stony Brook University on Long Island New York. Previously, she was the Associate Director for Resources and Systems at the University of Washington Health Sciences Library (HSL), and was formerly the Head of Computer Systems for the HSL. While at the University of Washington, she also served as Liaison to the School of Social Work. Earlier in her career, the author worked as an educational technology specialist, technology director and CIO for several years before receiving her MLIS from the University of Rhode Island. She also holds a BA degree in Education. Her research interests are currently focused on the use of educational technology in libraries, specifically mobile technologies, course management systems and educational gaming.
Summary
If you are wondering what mobile technology adoption means for your library or how to get started, Mobile Technologies for Every Library will answer your questions! This book will detail the opportunities and pitfalls in using mobile technology in libraries.
