Rethinking Our Mobility: Supporting Our Patrons Where They Live |
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| Authors: | Alexandra Gomes Laura Abate |
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| Institution: | 1. The George Washington University , Washington , DC , USA gomesa@gwu.edu;3. The George Washington University , Washington , DC , USA |
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| Abstract: | This article describes initiatives undertaken by one academic medical library to support patrons using handheld mobile devices. These initiatives included efforts to assist patrons with installation and use of mobile information resources, educate librarians regarding content and navigation of mobile apps and websites, and leverage tools to promote the library in a mobile environment. |
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| Keywords: | ipad iphone ipod touch librarian training mobile training mobile libGuides mobile website QR codes smartphones handheld apps mobile devices |
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