M-Library: a mobile service in online WebPAC
by Wei-Feng Tung, Soe-Tysr Yuan, Binshan Lin
International Journal of Mobile Communications (IJMC), Vol. 5, No. 5, 2007

Abstract: Libraries always rely on Information Technology (IT) to systematically manage their huge books and journals (e.g. Digital Library (DL) and Web-Based Online Public Access Catalogue (WebPAC)). In order to enhance the library's mobile-related advance services, Mobile-Library (M-Lib) provides a real-time searching tool for library's WebPAC online systems via Mobile Devices. To fulfill not only a relatively convenience tool, but also an effective manner and low-cost mobile service for books searching which is the core of what this study attempts. M-Lib can extend an added value to the library stakeholders or book-related industry sectors (e.g. online/offline bookstores) to rethink how to provide useful library services. This research concludes with implications for research and practices based on mobile and wireless value.

Online publication date: Mon, 04-Jun-2007

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