Open AccessLibraries, librarians and mobile services
Author(s) -
Thomas Lisa Carlucci
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
bulletin of the american society for information science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1550-8366
pISSN - 0095-4403
DOI - 10.1002/bult.2011.1720380105
Subject(s) - transformative learning , creativity , context (archaeology) , computer science , world wide web , mobile device , implementation , mobile technology , multimedia , knowledge management , sociology , political science , paleontology , pedagogy , law , biology , programming language
In recognition of the rise of mobile computing, a collection of articles is presented to explore its transformative influence on libraries, librarians and library services. Libraries are offering an expanding array of electronic resources, and patrons are eager to access them on their smartphones, tablet, and similar devices. Despite technological and budgetary challenges, librarians are finding success through creativity and collaboration. This special section explores several aspects of mobile computing in the library context. The articles describe innovative projects made possible by partnering with experts offering programming and other skills, technology implementations that expand users' awareness of and access to resources and practical solutions to common challenges of mobile sites for libraries.