Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps

[Precious Solwandle]

Sorry, I was referring to mobile / cell phones.

 

"This will enable my clients /users to access the catalogue, electronic
resources through their mobile phones since they are travelling a lot". 

 

 

From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On
Behalf Of Esther Vincent Mobilik
Sent: 14 November 2011 09:52 AM
To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps

 

Dear Michael and Precious,

Pls explain: by mobile apps. we are discussing androids, tablets and
iPads are we? In any case since Precious mentioned mobile libs. (as in
buses and vans, I presume), we do have those as well, at least one bus
for each district in my state of Sabah. They are very well-used as we
service the rural schools which have no other means of access to any
othe library services. We also have mobile vans that provide internet
access, therefore these are strictly mobile cybercafe. They are
well-equiped with 10 laptops and courses on how to access the internet
and search strategies are given.

 

Perhaps, someone could clarify more about the mobile applications or lib
web apps. We are really keen on those too.

 

Regards,

Esther V. Mobilik

Reader Services Librarian, Sabah State Library,

Sabah, Malaysia

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	From: Precious Solwandle <mailto:Precious at PO.GOV.ZA>  

	To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU 

	Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 2:41 PM

	Subject: Re: Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps

	 

	Dear all

	 

	I am a reference librarian at The Presidency office, South
Africa. Presidency library is a special library caterer for government
employees who have special needs related to socio-political issues,
legal, media, African leaders, government. I feel honored to be in one
of your knowledge sharing groups.

	 

	Thank you for bringing that question Michael. In the next
financial year, implementing mobile library will be one of my 2012
projects. This will enable my clients /users to access the catalogue,
electronic resources through their mobile phones since they are
travelling a lot. 

	 

	Can anyone who has already used that service share how to go
about implementing it, the experiences and challenges. 

	 

	 

	The Best, always

	 

	Precious

	 

	 

	From: Web technologies in libraries
[mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Murphy, Michael P.
	Sent: 13 November 2011 08:33 PM
	To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
	Subject: Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps

	 

	Greetings to all,
	
	I was curious if anyone has had experience with their library
providing mobile apps, particularly web apps, for library patrons and
would like to share their experiences? What mobile apps does your
library provide and is there any response from the patrons (i.e. do they
use the services)? Is there any real demand for such services, and is it
worthwhile do you think to pursue providing such services? Please feel
free to e-mail me instead of posting to the list. Thanks in advance!
	
	Michael Murphy
	MLS Graduate Student
	Southern Connecticut State University

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