M-Technology : A Boon for Library Services

The 21^st century is called as an information communication technology era (ICT), where technology is playing vital role in all aspects of human life. Today we are using communication technologies for our day today activities. Usage of mobile phones are rapidly growing due to new technology adoptions and available in very less costs. Mobiles are very effective communication devices and one can easily carry out anywhere. Recent study was conducted by US-based media agency Zenith reveled that India has about 530 Million smartphone users as on 2018. About 462 Million users are actively using internet on their mobiles.Libraries can utilize these technology to boost library usage through innovative services using M-Technology, Some of the Benefits of M-Technology are;

• Users have freedom use library services 24X7
• SMS Service can be offered
• M-OPAC, Mobile Apps,  QR Codes
• M-DDS (Mobile Document Delivery Service)
• Services can be offered through Social Networks

• Source:  http://www.ijodls.in/uploads/3/6/0/3/3603729/vol-3_issue-4_part-1.pdf
• https://librarysciencedegree.usc.edu/resources/articles-and-blogs/how-mobile-technology-changes-the-library-experience/