This document discusses using mobile technologies to develop new ways for libraries and information centers to provide services. It describes the evolution of mobile devices and high-speed wireless networks that allow for mobile internet browsing. Libraries can offer mobile services like e-books, mobile versions of their online catalogs, mobile applications, and mobile databases. Effective library mobile sites provide features like the mobile catalog, loan services, contact information, links to databases and social media, and information about the library. The document concludes that mobile technology holds promise for enhanced library services, but libraries will need to address issues, support staff, and explore new funding models to fully realize this potential.

1. Using mobile technologies to develop new
ways of Libraries and Information Centre
BY
Dheeraj singh negi

2. Introduction
 Information and Communications Technology continues to expand the
boundaries of higher education into an the “ anytime /anywhere”
experiences. Mobile Commnication is transforming how people search,
receive and interact with information on a daily basis. In just a few short
years smart phone ownership has skyrocketed and popular use of e-
readers has been steadily on the rise. These advanced mobile tools
provide portable, access to the world of information, across boundaries of
subject, discipline and industry

3. What is the Mobile Web?
 The computer, media player, and cell phone are all converging into a
single device as manufacturers aim to provide a complete experience for
the consumer. This evolution of handheld devices combined with new
high-speed wireless data networks make browsing the mobile Internet a
more compelling experience. Much like the transition the Web
experienced when broadband access became widely attainable, the
mobile Web is turning a corner and becoming useful to the everyday user.
While mass adoption is still in its infancy in this country, the landscape is
developing quickly. Now is the time to get on-board and on-the-move
with the mobile Web.

4. What is the Mobile Web

5. Mobile Phone Features
 There are a wide range of features available for today’s handheld devices,
some of which come pre-installed on devices, and others which may be
added on through carrier plans
1.Bluetooth
2. Camera
3. Desktop Synchronization
4. Downloadable Content
5. Email
6. Games

6. Cont….
7. GPS
8. IM
9. Memory Card Slot
10. Mobile Office Applications
11. Video etc.

7. Mobile Phone Features

9. Mobile Technology use in libraries and information centre
Libraries can provide a wide array of mobile services to interested users:
E-books and e-book readers
 Mobile online public access catalogs (OPACs)
 Mobile applications
 Mobile collections
 The Overdrive service
 Mobile library instruction

10. Cont..
 Mobile databases
 Library Short Message Service (SMS) notifications
 SMS Reference

11. Features of Library Mobile Sites
 A review of library mobile sites shows that they may offer the following features:

I. Mobile library catalog plus
II. Loan-related services
III. Information about opening hours
IV. Directions to the library
V. Information on how to contact the library via multiple channels
(chat/SMS/phone/e-mail)
VI. Links to mobile-enabled databases
VII.Links to mobile-enabled Web 2.0 accounts, such as Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and
Facebook Floor maps Information on availability of computers and group discussion
rooms
VIII.A webcam so users can check on congestion in the library
IX. News about library events
X. Content for download on prod casts, videos, Etc

12. Conclusion
Mobile technology holds great promise for enabling libraries
to provide enhanced services in a form users increasingly are
demanding. If this promise is to be fully realized, however,
libraries will need to conduct analyses and make smart
decisions to address the issues outlined above, support staff
education and explore partnerships and new funding models,
and be prepared to compromise with respect to their
traditional information delivery models.
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13. References
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Forrester Research, September 28, 2007.
 Balas, Janet L. “Of iPhones and Ebooks: Will They Get Together?”
Computers in Libraries,
 November/December 2007.
 Strother, Neil. “Mobile Video: What Consumers Want to Watch on their
Phones”, Jupiter Research,
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 Strother, Neil. “US Mobile Marketing Forecast 2007 to 2012” Jupiter
Research, Volume 2, 2011.
 Husson, Thomas. “Mobile Social Networks: Complementary
Communication Tools for Online
 Social Networking”, Jupiter Research, September 19, 2011