M-Libraries 3: Transforming Libraries with Mobile Technology (M-Libraries)
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Mohamed Ally (Contributor) Gill Needham (Contributor)
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This title draws together international authorities to explore the variety of work that libraries are doing across the world to deliver resources to users via mobile and hand-held devices. Based on the proceedings of the Third International M-Libraries Conference held in Brisbane in May 2011, this draws together cutting-edge international contributions from the leading authorities in the field. The main strands of discussion include: * mobile services and their development * mobile users, their behaviour and requirements * emerging technical developments including new platforms, devices and applications * strategy and infrastructure developments at national level * reflections and feedback on new service models * local innovation. Readership: Information professionals in all sectors, policy makers, researchers, developers, publishers, suppliers, LIS students and new professionals.
About the Author
Professor Mohamed Ally BSc Ma PhD is Director of the Centre for Distance Education, Athabasca University, Canada. Gill Needham BA (Hons) DipLib CertMan MSc (Econ) is Associate Director, Information Management and Innovation at the Open University Library and Learning Resources Centre, UK.
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- Contributor: Mohamed Ally
- Imprint: Facet Publishing
- ISBN13: 9781856047760
- Number of Pages: 240
- Packaged Dimensions: 156x233x14mm
- Packaged Weight: 166
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Facet Publishing
- Release Date: 2012-01-23
- Series: M-Libraries
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Professor Mohamed Ally BSc Ma PhD is Director of the Centre for Distance Education, Athabasca University, Canada. Gill Needham BA (Hons) DipLib CertMan MSc (Econ) is Associate Director, Information Management and Innovation at the Open University Library and Learning Resources Centre, UK.
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