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The article examines the ways in which libraries must consider before deciding on the right mobile systems, whether mobile website or applications, for their users in Great Britain. It states that it is important that they libraries ensure they tested the service before they take it to the user. Moreover, it mentions the importance for libraries to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each approach when deciding which path to take.

The article invites recipients of computer applications from libraries and organizations with a mandate to provide public access to information, for the Access to Learning Award (ATLA) 2008 in Great Britain. It stated that the award recognises excellence and innovation, in public libraries and similar institutions, in the provision of access to information through the use of computers and the Internet, at no cost to the user. Moreover, the recipient will receive the substantial prize of $1 million. Information about the resumes of some past recipients and application forms are provided on the Web site, gatesfoundation.org/GlobalDevelopment/GlobalLibraries/AccessLearningAward/RelatedInfo/ATLABrochure.htm.