Trends in Mobile Tools and Applications for Libraries with Megan Fox

EI Program Calendar Web Conference Tuesday, April 1, 2008 1:00 pm ET One Hour Member: $75.00 Non-Member: $95.00 Tech Tuesdays: Talking with Techies Series Join this fast-paced overview of the current hardware available and learn how new technologies are making hand-held computers not just palatable but preferable for on-the-go users. Fox highlights the latest developments in applications for mobile and hand-held tools and how these can and are being utilized by libraries and information seekers of all kinds. Come hear what’s happening with traditional information vendors and mobile interfaces, the mobile optimized Web, point-of-need answers, reference texting, and multimedia (such as podcasting and location-free TV) for your mobile device. Who Should Participate: Anyone looking for innovative ideas and practices for their library and new technologies that can be applied in their environment and attract customers and users. This session will appeal to those who are challenged in keeping up with their mobile customers. The Key Benefits For Participants: This talk is by an experienced librarian, a recognized expert in the field, who closely follows mobile trends and technologies. She provides a great overview of the mobile technology landscape as well as tips for libraries looking to become involved or to improve their use of mobile technologies Key Topics to be Explored: What does the mobile technology landscape look like today? Why and how are libraries getting involved with mobile technologies? What are the issues relating to the mobile world? Tips for effective use mobile technologies for libraries. Further resources. Megan Fox Megan Fox is the Web & Electronic Resources Librarian for the Simmons College Library, and Special Projects Analyst for Administration and Planning. She manages the Library's Web site, negotiates contracts and subscriptions for on-line research databases, and assists the Public Services department with instruction, faculty outreach, and marketing library services. Megan received her MA in Literature from Boston College in 1994 and her MLS in Library and Information Science from Simmons in 1998. At Simmons, Megan also teaches graduate and continuing education courses for the Graduate School of Library & Information Science. Her specialties include on-line resources, searching the Web, business information, and mobile technologies. Megan maintains extensive Web resources on mobile technologies. Developed for the Education Institute by Jane Dysart, Dysart & Jones Associates