Publisher's Synopsis
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.