M-Libraries 5: From Devices to People

doi:10.29085/9781783300730

An up-to-date showcase of the innovative and inspiring work that libraries are doing across the world to interact with their users and deliver resources via mobile devices.

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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of figures
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List of tables
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Acknowledgements
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Contributors
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Foreword
pp xxxv-xxxviii
- By Joan K. Lippincott, Coalition for Networked Information (CNI)
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Introduction
pp xxxix-xliv
- By Gill Needham, Open University Library
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Part 1 - Best practice for the use of mobile technologies in libraries
pp 1-2
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1 - Design and testing of mobile library websites: best practices in creating mobile library applications
pp 3-18
- By John Paul Anbu K., University of Swaziland Libraries, Sanjay Kataria, Jaype Institute of Information Technology Noida
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2 - Mobile information literacy for libraries: a case study on requirements for an effective information literacy programme
pp 19-30
- By Shri Ram, Jaypee University of Information Technology, John Paul Anbu K., University of Swaziland Libraries, Sanjay Kataria, Jaype Institute of Information Technology Noida
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3 - Mapping and library services at UOC: a preliminary case study for BPC and UOC
pp 31-34
- By Pep Torn, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Anna Zuñiga Ruiz, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), Carme Fenoll Clarabuch, Catalan Government's Head of Library Services, Spain
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4 - Library tour evolution (analogue→digital→mobile)
pp 35-42
- By Michael J. Whitchurch, Brigham Young University's Harold B. Lee Library
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5 - A manifesto for mobile: developing a shared mobile resource checklist
pp 43-48
- By Mark Williams, JISC
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6 - M-libraries user services: a survey of the world's leading database publishers for mobile devices
pp 49-58
- By Parveen Babbar, Jawaharlal Nehru University, P. K. Jain, University of Delhi Enclave
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7 - Assessing students' perceptions of ease of use and satisfaction with mobile library websites: a private university perspective in Bangladesh
pp 59-72
- By MD. Maidul Islam, University of Dhaka
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8 - Web v. native applications: best practices and considerations in the development and design of web applications
pp 73-78
- By Gillian Nowlan, University of Regina
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Part 2 - Challenges and strategies involved in embracing mobile innovation for libraries
pp 79-80
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9 - Smart devices, smart staff
pp 81-86
- By Kay Munro, University of Glasgow Library, Karen Stevenson, University of Glasgow Library
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10 - Does position within the library affect mobile technology acceptance?
pp 87-98
- By Sarah-Jane Saravani, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), Gaby Haddow, Curtin University
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11 - Learning with smartphones: higher education students' experiences and practices
pp 99-106
- By Zvjezdana Dukic, HKU SPACE, Dickson K. W. Chiu, City University of Hong Kong, Patrick Lo, University of Tsukuba
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12 - Innovative use of SMS for library services: attitude of library professionals in Anambra and Delta public libraries
pp 107-122
- By Nkem Ekene Osuigwe, Prof. Kenneth Dike State Central e-library, Okeoma Chinelo Jiagbogu, Anambra State Public Library, Nkechi Sabina Udeze, Abia State University Uturu, Ebele N. Anyaoku, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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13 - From brick to click and click to mobile: transforming libraries with mobile technologies
pp 123-128
- By Geeta Paliwal, University of Delhi, P. K. Jain, University of Delhi Enclave
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14 - Mobile applications and services in academic libraries: a survey of the university libraries of New Delhi
pp 129-138
- By Seema Chandhok, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Parveen Babbar, Jawaharlal Nehru University
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15 - Mobile frontiers: real or perceived? Adopting a service-wide approach
pp 139-144
- By Alison MacKenzie, Edge Hill University
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Part 3 - Mobile technologies enhancing information access and pursuing the Millennium Development Goals
pp 145-146
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16 - Mobile wellness innovation: a Qi Gong app to improve wellness and cognitive resiliency in older adults
pp 147-158
- By Colleen McMillan, University of Waterloo, Tony Tin, University of Waterloo
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17 - M-agricultural information services in Zimbabwean libraries: drawbacks and opportunities in facilitating access to information to enhance production
pp 159-172
- By Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita, PHarare Polytechnic's School of Information Sciences, Thembani Malapela, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
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Part 4 - The impact of mobile technologies on libraries of the future
pp 173-174
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18 - The unintentional iPad-lending programme – experience from the Sojourner Truth Library
pp 175-182
- By Kristy Lee, State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz)
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