2 Preparing for the mobile world: experimenting with changing technologies and applications for library services

摘要

The field of mobile technologies is huge. This paper tries to limit discussion to the context of university libraries and the delivery of information resources. However, it is helpful to be informed by the wider educational environment and technology marketplace. We explore: the technology background and technology take-up by university library clients; how libraries have used and are using client-serving technologies; the Deakin University Library (the Library) e-resources profile; the Library's adoption of and experimentation with mobile-friendly applications, interfaces and technologies; and some outcomes and conclusions based on current experience and technology evaluations.