Chapter 5. Staff Use of Mobile

Authors

  • David Lee King

Abstract

Chapter 5 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 57, no. 2), “Mobile Technology in Libraries,” covers how mobile technology and tools can benefit library staff. This chapter includes providing smartphones and tablets for staff, using mobile devices for outside library events, using mobile devices for video and social media, creating a photo booth for customers, and using tablets as digital signage, catalog kiosks, and exhibit accessories. Staff-focused mobile apps are also discussed.

Author Biography

David Lee King

David Lee King is the digital services director at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, where he plans, implements, and experiments with emerging technology trends. He speaks internationally about emerging trends, website management, digital experience, and social media and has been published in many library-related journals. David is a Library Journal Mover and Shaker. He has written two books: Face2Face: Using Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media Tools to Create Great Customer Connections and Designing the Digital Experience: How to Use Experience Design Tools & Techniques to Build Websites Customers Love. David blogs at https://davidleeking.com.

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Published

2021-02-15

Issue

Vol. 57 No. 2 (2021): February/March

Section

Chapters