The Pocket Library: Trends in Mobile User Services
May 12th, 20111:30pm - 4:00pm
CUNY Graduate Center, Rm C197
CUNY librarians discussed issues related to the design, implementation, assessment, and promotion of mobile library services. Presentations included:
Hunter College Libraries Mobile Web Project
Danielle Becker, Web Librarian, Hunter College
Becker discussed the design of the Hunter College Libraries mobile web site, shared tips on developing a viable mobile strategy, and outlined goals for future development.
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Mobile Friendly Databases
Stephen Francoeur, Information Services Librarian, Baruch College
Francoeur explored the design and usability of mobile friendly databases as well as strategies for connecting library users to these resources.
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Mobile Information Literacy: Let's Use an App for That!
Stefanie Havelka, Electronic Resources-Web Services Librarian, Lehman College
Alevtina Verbovetskaya, Instructional Technologies Librarian, Lehman College
Havelka and Verbovetskaya discussed the importance of "mobile information literacy" and offered tips for librarians on how to stay current with and promote the use of mobile apps for accessing information.
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Using QR Codes to Link Real & Virtual Library Space
Joseph Deodato, Web Services Librarian, College of Staten Island
Deodato discussed how QR codes could be used to deliver point of need services such as holdings information, reference, instruction, library tours, and displays.
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