Recent Trends and Innovative Usage of Mobile Technology to Improve Education through Library Services: A Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Umesh Patel ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Recent Trends

Engineering the Services of the Library through Mobile Technology

2018 ◽  
pp. 1117-1132
Author(s):  
Eunice Mtshali
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Fast Pace

Many universities are struggling to response the needs of its users. This is attributed to the rapid change in technological innovations. The growing interest on mobile technology in organisations is at a fast pace, particularly in institutions of higher learning. Mobile technology could be used in academic libraries to provide a better service to their clients or improve the service that they currently provide. Case study research was conducted at Capital University to understand the factors that could influence and impact the adoption of mobile technology in academic library services.

scholarly journals Prison Library Services in Croatia Need Improvement to Meet International Standards of Universal Rights to Access

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol L. Perryman
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Prison Population ◽  
Public Library ◽  
International Standards ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Library Services ◽  
The Status ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Paper Survey ◽  
Cultural Programming

A Review of: Šimunić, Z., Tanacković, S.F., & Badurina, B. (2016). Library services for incarcerated persons: A survey of recent trends and challenges in prison libraries in Croatia. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 48(1), 72-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000614538481 Objective – To compare the status of prison libraries in Croatia to prior studies and ultimately, to guidelines for prison library services (Lehmann & Locke, 2005). Two research questions were asked: 1) How are Croatian prison libraries organized and managed? and 2) What kind of library collections and services are offered to incarcerated persons in Croatia? Design – Quantitative survey. Setting – 23 Croatian prison libraries. Subjects – Persons in charge of prison libraries. Methods – A paper survey was mailed to all 23 Croatian prisons in 2013. The survey consisted of 31 questions grouped into 3 categories: general library information, management of the library, and use. Analysis provided descriptive statistics. Main Results – Twenty-one responses (91%) were received. For the 10 institutions providing data on library holdings size, the numbers ranged from 450 to 6122, but per capita figures were not possible to calculate as no responses provided prison population size. Most (65%) maintained an entry book for new acquisitions, while one library kept a card catalogue. Half performed collection assessment on an annual basis. While all but 1 of the prisons had libraries, most (16 of 20) reported that funding was not provided on a regular basis; 13 had space allocated specifically for library purposes, but none were staffed by trained librarians, instead using prison staff or prisoners. Only two libraries practised regularly-scheduled collection development, with half acquiring materials solely through donations resulting in limited topical coverage. All collections included monographs, but only around 25% carried newspapers, magazines, music, or videos. While use of the libraries was high, most responses reflected severely limited educational, rehabilitative or cultural programming and access to the internet, and lack of space for collections and reading purposes. Conclusion – Libraries in Croatia fail to meet international standards for staffing, collections, and services. Recommendations for immediate improvement are made, including legislative advocacy and funding, improved public library involvement, and the creation of national standards aligned with international standards.

scholarly journals Ubiquitous Learning for Distance Education Students: The Experience of Conducting Real-Time Online Library Instruction Programs through Mobile Technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Leo F.H. Ma ◽  
Ling Ling Yu
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Learning Software ◽  
Online Library ◽  
The University

Library services for Hong Kong-based students enrolled in distance learning programs on information studies, offered by the Charles Sturt University (CSU), Australia in collaboration with the School of Professional and Continuing Education of the University of Hong Kong (HKUSPACE), were supported by the University of Hong Kong Libraries utilizing a face-to-face format for many years. With the advancement of internet technology, new e-learning software, mobile technology and ever-growing online resources, CSU and HKUSPACE course administrators considered that online library instruction programs could be supported and delivered by the librarians of CSU at Australia remotely to Hong Kong students. Several real-time, online instruction programs were initiated since late 2013. The successful launching of the programs provides evidence to support the provision of online library instruction through not only personal computers, but also mobile devices. Based on a qualitative analysis, it was concluded that delivering library instruction programs by internet and mobile technology to distance learning students in higher education is achievable. More library services can be planned by making use of this successful experience.

Application of Mobile Technologies in Library Service Delivery

2020 ◽  
pp. 371-381
Author(s):  
Oluwatoyin Oyeyemi Obinyan
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Internet Users

With the rapid advancement in technology in the last two decades, mainly because of the advent of the internet, the world no longer works the same. The advent of wireless networks and more recently mobile devices such as smart phones, tablets, etc. following the internet, contributed a lot their applicability in library's operations. As contained in extant literature, mobile devices have become a very important part of communication not only for telephone service users but also for the internet users. The two main reasons behind success of mobile technology is the benefits such as mobility and ubiquity served by mobile devices. To this end, the chapter explores the application of mobile technology on service delivery in libraries, the advantages and disadvantages. Also highlighted were the skills required by the librarians in incorporating mobile technologies to library services.

Application of Mobile Technologies in Library Service Delivery

2021 ◽  
pp. 739-750
Author(s):  
Oluwatoyin Oyeyemi Obinyan
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Internet Users

With the rapid advancement in technology in the last two decades, mainly because of the advent of the internet, the world no longer works the same. The advent of wireless networks and more recently mobile devices such as smart phones, tablets, etc. following the internet, contributed a lot their applicability in library's operations. As contained in extant literature, mobile devices have become a very important part of communication not only for telephone service users but also for the internet users. The two main reasons behind success of mobile technology is the benefits such as mobility and ubiquity served by mobile devices. To this end, the chapter explores the application of mobile technology on service delivery in libraries, the advantages and disadvantages. Also highlighted were the skills required by the librarians in incorporating mobile technologies to library services.

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