Patrons increasingly expect access to their libraries anywhere, anytime. This Special Report provides practical guidance in how librarians can put the library in the palms of their patrons hands. Using the HTML skills that many librarians already have along with flexible development tools, technology expert La Counte shows how creating a customized mobile app doesn t need to be expensive or require deep expertise. In straightforward, practical terms he
Buy a Digital Copy
Buy a Print Copy
- Demonstrates how to establish a presence on the mobile web with mobile websites and phone apps
- Details open-source development tools such as PhoneGap that allow for the creation of mobile apps that work on a variety of mobile operating systems
- Discusses methods for assessing a library s user base and getting buy-in from administrators
Buy a Digital Copy
Buy a Print Copy
Aimed squarely at the entrepreneur who knows little about mobile applications but is eager to know more, this primer explains in simple language this fast-growing segment of the world economy. The burgeoning smartphone and tablet market presents opportunities and new income streams for enterprising business managers. Avoiding jargon and technical language, the basics of mobile web applications are explained, and practical advice about using open-access development tools such as PhoneGap are discussed. A sample app is developed through the course of the book, providing a handy model for the reader. Even rookie developers with no programming experience will be able to create effective mobile applications using this handy introduction to a thriving billion-dollar industry.
Buy a Digital Copy
Buy a Print Copy
Buy a Digital Copy
Buy a Print Copy
