PAPER ID:IJIM/V.2(VII)/168-172/22

AUTHOR: Mani BhusanRoy and Dr. Naresh Kumar

TITLE:APPLICATION OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARY SERVICES

ABSTRACT: Libraries have always adopted new technologies to assist in their objective of providing clients with effective and efficient services, as well as timely access to needed information. Implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has changed the way people access and communicate information. Users want easy and instant access to relevant information, putting pressure on Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals to think out of the box for meeting their information needs. Application of mobile phones to provide library and information services are a significant step in this direction. The development of mobile technology has resulted in shifting the academic environment from traditional to mobile learning settings. This paper describes mobile technology applications in library & Information services. Finally it conceives the future of mobile library technology.

KEYWORDS:Mobile technology, Mobile library services, Library Applications, Mobile library websites, Skills required

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