M-Libraries 4: from margin to mainstream ; mobile technologies transforming lives and libraries

Title page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Contributors; Foreword; Introduction; Part 1 Transformation; 1 Cost-effective content alert system using SMS: a case study at Bundelkhand University Library, Jhansi; Introduction; Content alerts; Literature review; SMS technology; Project overview; Findings; C...

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Other Authors: Ally, Mohamed (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Facet Publishing 2014
Edition:Online-Ausg.
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Summary:Title page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Contributors; Foreword; Introduction; Part 1 Transformation; 1 Cost-effective content alert system using SMS: a case study at Bundelkhand University Library, Jhansi; Introduction; Content alerts; Literature review; SMS technology; Project overview; Findings; Cost-effectiveness of SMS content alert service vs print/traditional methods; Conclusion; Notes; References; Further reading; 2 From aspiration to innovation: the Live Lab concept at the University of Glasgow Library; Introduction; The mobile strategy; The Live Lab concept; The Live Lab in action
Digital media skills gapThe '23 Things' training approach; Conclusion; Notes; References; 3 Mobilizing academic content online: challenges and rewards; Introduction; Project context and background; Aims of the project; Project outcomes; Lessons learned; Conclusions; References; 4 Using iPads for a roving enquiry service: a case study on lessons learned; Introduction; Implementation of the project; Project review; Finding solutions; Lessons learned; 5 BYOD! We don't think so; Introduction; University perceptions; Student perceptions; Conclusion; Bibliography
6 Bridge over troubled waters: QR coding the collection for student satisfactionIntroduction; Bridging the gap between traditional skills and digital literacy; QR codes bridge the physical/virtual divide; User group; Mobile content; Incentive and user motivation; Code design and usability (size, data density and readability); Environment; Conclusions; References; 7 If you tweet will they follow? Promoting library resources and services to a mobile audience through social media; Introduction; What is Twitter?; The University of Melbourne and social media; In the beginning; Tools for the job
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:9781783300037