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Mobile Phones for Library Services: Prospects for Delta State University Library, Abraka.
- Source :
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Library Philosophy & Practice . Oct2010, p1-8. 8p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article considers the role of cell phones and cell phone systems in automation of services of the library of Delta State University in Abraka, Nigeria. Limits on Internet access in Nigeria which limit the Internet's role in library automation and services are noted. The use of cell phones as a means of communication between the library and its users is considered, particularly the use of text messages to conduct use studies for the library. A survey of student library users finds that while all felt cell phone system use would be of benefit to them and the library, most complained of problems in the telecommunication infrastructure of the library.
- Subjects :
- *INTERNET access for library users
*LIBRARY automation
*CELL phone systems
*COMMUNICATION methodology
*LIBRARY public services
*ACADEMIC library administration
*EFFECT of technological innovations on academic libraries
*REFERENCE services in academic libraries
*ACADEMIC library use studies
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15220222
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Library Philosophy & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 56660109