- Introduction to m-libraries
m-library services
- Providing mobile interfaces
- Building a mobile collection
- Mobilizing reference services
- Providing location-based services
- Using QR codes
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m-library issues
- Protecting patron privacy
- Managing resources effectively
- Ensuring usability
- Finding out more
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Bibliography and site administration
- Bibliography
- Technical details
- Contact information
- Site map
- Home
Finding out more
m-libraries are still a very recent concept: the first international m-libraries conference was only in 2007.13 With the large variety of types of mobile devices, and their differing capabilities and browsers, designing mobile-friendly library tools is a challenge.10 However, with the number of mobile users increasing, reaching patrons on the move becomes very important. Below are some links to blogs, wikis, conferences and guidelines which can help librarians stay current on the new trends, innovations and technologies in the m-library field.
Blogs
Mobile libraries: http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com/
The distant librarian: http://distlib.blogs.com/
Wikis
M-libraries: http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=M-Libraries
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Researching m-libraries: http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Researching_M-Libraries
Conferences
M-libraries 2009: http://www.library.ubc.ca/borrserv/mlibraries/welcome.html
Handheld learning 2009: http://www.handheldlearning2009.com/
Usability
w3 mobile web best practices guidelines: http://www.w3.org/TR/mobile-bp/
Jakob Nielson's article on mobile web and usability: http://www.useit.com/alertbox/mobile-usability.html