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Mobile Technology and Libraries

by Jason Griffey
(The Tech Set, Vol. 2). 115p. ISBN 978-1-55570-711-8.
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Griffey (head, Library Information Technology, Univ. of Tennessee, Chattanooga) likens the process of gaining staff buy-in in support of mobile initiatives in library service to the five phases of grief. Although some aspects of his text could quickly become outdated (e.g., it predates the Apple iPad), the basic concepts and reasoning for implementing these technologies are unlikely to change. Topics include mobile technology/ebook trends; converting a traditional library website into a mobile-friendly platform; integration options for chat and short message services (SMS); creating multimedia content as a portable instructional resource; and comparing/contrasting international trends, mobile platforms, and current devices from the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Droid to the Amazon Kindle. While a little coding background helps to truly appreciate these pearls of wisdom, this should be of interest to all libraries exploring mobile and ebook alternatives. [Griffey is a 2009 LJ Mover & Shaker.]
Reviewed by Judith Brink-Drescher , Jul 01, 2010
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