The Handheld Library: Mobile Technology And The Librarian - Softcover

"Written so the novice can understand, while packed with ideas and concepts for the more advanced user, this book will assist any library or media center worker with adding mobile technology into the offerings, whether as an enhancement or new addition." - ARBA "Charts, graphs, references, and a thorough index help illuminate the way forward for librarians who need an introduction on the ins and outs of using mobile technology in the library." - Booklist Online

Covering topics such as mobile reference, eBooks, mobile websites, and QR codes, this book examines the effects of the global mobile revolution on libraries and library users-critical information all librarians need. * Contains contributed chapters from active, innovative, respected librarians in the mobile library movement on ideas and trends for mobile libraries * Addresses aspects of the mobile revolution that are rarely covered, such as the use of tablet computers in archives and the mHealth information services movement * Provides updated descriptions of innovative mobile library services * Supplies practical advice and recommendations about mobile library systems and services