Mobile Library Services

Author : Charles Harmon,Michael Messina
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780810887534

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Mobile Library Services by Charles Harmon,Michael Messina Pdf

Just as Andrew Carnegie’s support changed the landscape of public libraries in America, Apple’s launch of the iPhone on June 29, 2007 forever altered how people expected to interact with services. Libraries, like every other kind of organization, must now make their services—not just their catalogs—available on an array of mobile devices. Mobile Library Servicesprovides 11 proven ways to reach out to mobile users and increase your library’s relevance to their day-to-day lives. Librarians detail how they created mobile apps to how they went mobile on a shoestring budget. Written by public, academic, and special librarians, these 11 best practices offer models for libraries of every type and size.

Author : Sharlee Glenn
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781683352921

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Library on Wheels by Sharlee Glenn Pdf

If you can’t bring the man to the books, bring the books to the man. Mary Lemist Titcomb (1852–1932) was always looking for ways to improve her library. As librarian at the Washington County Free Library in Maryland, Titcomb was concerned that the library was not reaching all the people it could. She was determined that everyone should have access to the library—not just adults and those who lived in town. Realizing its limitations and inability to reach the county’s 25,000 rural residents, including farmers and their families, Titcomb set about to change the library system forever with the introduction of book-deposit stations throughout the country, a children’s room in the library, and her most revolutionary idea of all—a horse-drawn Book Wagon. Soon book wagons were appearing in other parts of the country, and by 1922, the book wagon idea had received widespread support. The bookmobile was born!

Author : Ian Stringer (ALA.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Bibliotheksverwaltung
ISBN : 9077897453

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Mobile Library Guidelines by Ian Stringer (ALA.) Pdf

Author : Robin Canuel,Chad Crichton
Publisher : Assoc of College & Research Libraries
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : 0838988792

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Mobile Technology and Academic Libraries by Robin Canuel,Chad Crichton Pdf

The evolution of technology presents both risks and opportunities for academic librarians. In this collection of essays, the authors explore their responses as they need to adapt their spaces, collections, teaching, and services to the new possibilities. By understanding how mobile technology changes the behavior of our users, we can improve our services to better contribute to their research and learning needs.

Author : Charles Harmon,Michael Messina
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780810887527

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Mobile Library Services by Charles Harmon,Michael Messina Pdf

With the rapidly increasing use of smartphones and tablets in the library to access information; as well as the growing role of social media, blogging, and e-learning instruction, the identity of libraries themselves are being transformed. Every function of the library, such as customer service, can be improved with technology. Why reinvent the wheel? Instead, you can now implement or expand services while knowing how other libraries have met their user needs.

Author : Judy Sierra
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780449810316

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Wild About Books by Judy Sierra Pdf

OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD! Winner of the E.B. White Read Aloud Award It started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo. In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal—tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. “She even found waterproof books for the otter, who never went swimming without Harry Potter.” In no time at all, Molly has them “forsaking their niches, their nests, and their nooks,” going “wild, simply wild, about wonderful books.” Judy Sierra’s funny animal tale coupled with Marc Brown’s lush, fanciful paintings will have the same effect on young Homo sapiens. Altogether, it’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys!

Author : Monica Brown
Publisher : Tricycle Press
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780385374552

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Waiting for the Biblioburro by Monica Brown Pdf

Ana loves stories. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. But in her small village there are only a few books and she has read them all. One morning, Ana wakes up to the clip-clop of hooves, and there before her, is the most wonderful sight: a traveling library resting on the backs of two burros‑all the books a little girl could dream of, with enough stories to encourage her to create one of her own. Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creators Monica Brown and John Parra introduce readers to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the BiblioBurro. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book was donated to Luis Soriano's BiblioBurro program.

Author : Carl Gustav Johannsen
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081019245

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Staff-Less Libraries by Carl Gustav Johannsen Pdf

Staff-Less Libraries: Innovative Staff Design considers the challenges of this approach, its pros and cons, identifies international experiences, and discusses best practices. It presents a step-by-step approach to implementing a staffless library and/or services, and seeks to inspire professionals to share experiences and optimize their library. Staff-less public libraries, enabled by technological developments, represent a significant and innovative aspect of the development of public libraries. The concept radically enlarges the availability of user access to public libraries. Some Danish public library branches have, for example, increased their weekly opening hours from 20 to 80 hours per week. In Denmark, the concept has been quite successful, increasing the number of staff-less libraries from 81 public library units in 2011 to 260 in 2014. From a longer view, however, the staff-less library concept contributes to the modernization of public libraries by further opening the library. Many library professionals have been surprised by the near absence of vandalism through the staffl-ess opening hours. According to the latest trend, the staffless library model is gradually moving from thinly populated rural areas and suburban neighborhoods to urban contexts. This book explores the concept, hence furthering the debate. Presents and considers the idea of staff-less libraries using evidence-based data Considers the challenges, pros, and cons of the staff-less library Identifies international experiences, best practices, and draws out a step-by-step approach to implementation

Author : Mark Critch
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780735235076

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Son of a Critch by Mark Critch Pdf

NOW A CBC TELEVISION SERIES WINNER OF THE MARGARET AND JOHN SAVAGE FIRST BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE RBC TAYLOR PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE STEPHEN LEACOCK MEMORIAL MEDAL FOR HUMOUR A hilarious story of family, getting into trouble, and finding one's place in the world. What could be better than growing up in the 1980s? How about growing up in 1980s Newfoundland, which—as Mark Critch will tell you—was more like the 1960s. Take a trip to where it all began in this funny and warm look back on his formative years. Here we find a young Mark trick-or-treating at a used car lot, getting locked out of school on a fourth-floor window ledge, faking an asthma attack to avoid being arrested by military police, trying to buy beer from an untrustworthy cab driver, shocking his parents by appearing naked onstage—and much more. Best known as the "roving reporter" for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Mark Critch has photo-bombed Justin Trudeau, interviewed Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle (while impersonating Alan Doyle), offered Pamela Anderson a million dollars to stop acting, and crashed White House briefings. But, as we see in this playful debut, he's been causing trouble his whole life. Son of a Critch captures the wonder and cluelessness of a kid trying to figure things out, but with the clever observations of an adult, and the combination is perfect.

Author : Richard T. Morris
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316477727

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Sheep 101 by Richard T. Morris Pdf

A time-honored bedtime ritual gets a new twist in this rollicking mash-up of counting sheep and nursery rhyme characters. One night, a boy counts sheep as he tries to fall asleep. Crash! Sheep 101 is stuck in the fence. Will he ever get out and get the little boy to sleep? Meet Sheep 101 and his colorful cast of characters, like Humpty Dumpty, Blind Mouse, Little Piggy, and more! From Richard T. Morris, author of This Is a Moose, and beloved illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a hilarious story with vibrant illustrations full of late-night hijinks that will spark every child's imagination.

Author : Mohamed Ally,Gill Needham
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015079152685

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M-libraries by Mohamed Ally,Gill Needham Pdf

"Mobile Phone Ownership is considerably more ubiquitous than internet access via personal computers: more and more people around the world are carrying a tiny mobile device of some kind in their pocket or handbag. The environment in which people find and use information is changing - we are busier, we are constantly on the move and whether we are shopping, booking a holiday or looking for train times we expect instant results. What does all this mean for libraries?" "The development of networked technologies opened up huge opportunities for libraries to make their resources and services accessible to their users regardless of distance. The opportunity to deliver these to users via their mobile phones, PDAs and other handheld devices will be as significant a challenge. Indeed, if libraries choose to ignore this challenge, they are in danger of being left behind in an increasingly competitive world of information provision and services. This authoritative collection of contributions from experts in the field, based on the First International M-Libraries Conference, explores the technical and social context for m-libraries, describes a range of global initiatives with lessons learned, and discusses the potential for future development."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Andrew Walsh
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781856048095

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Using Mobile Technology to Deliver Library Services by Andrew Walsh Pdf

This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. Packed with easy to implement ideas, practical examples and international case studies, this provides you with the ultimate toolkit, exploring ideas as simple as renewals and reminders to the more complex such as access to e-books and virtual worlds. Jargon-free coverage of the background and context to mobile delivery will enable you to fully understand the challenges and embrace the opportunities, getting to grips with critical issues such as what sort of services users really want. Key topics covered include: • context including market penetration, range and functionality of devices • texting • apps vs. mobile websites • mobile information literacy vs. other information literacies • mobiles in teaching • linking the physical and virtual worlds via mobile devices • E-books for mobiles • the future of mobile delivery. Readership: This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. It would also be invaluable for museum staff facing the same challenges. Library and information students and academics will find it a useful introduction to the topic.

Author : David Lee King
Publisher : ALA TechSource
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838948227

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Mobile Technology in Libraries by David Lee King Pdf

This issue of Library Technology Reports (vol. 57, no. 2) presents tools and practices for giving your customers a great experience while connecting with your library.

Author : K. K. Seet
Publisher : Singapore : Times Books International
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Libraries, National
ISBN : UOM:39015019181430

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A Place for the People by K. K. Seet Pdf

Author : Adeyinka Tella
Publisher : Information Science Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-05
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : 152259034X

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Handbook of Research on Digital Devices for Inclusivity and Engagement in Libraries by Adeyinka Tella Pdf

"This book examines the development and transforming effects of information and communication technology on the use of interactive digital devices in libraries. It also explores how digital devices can be used for inclusivity and engagement in libraries"--