Mobile learning for the twenty-first century librarian

Jim Hahn

doi:10.1108/00907320810895369

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Mobile learning for the twenty-first century librarian

Document Information:
Title:	Mobile learning for the twenty-first century librarian
Author(s):	Jim Hahn, (University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA)
Citation:	Jim Hahn, (2008) "Mobile learning for the twenty-first century librarian", Reference Services Review, Vol. 36 Iss: 3, pp.272 - 288
Keywords:	Digital libraries, Information strategy, Learning, Library systems, Mobile libraries
Article type:	Literature review
DOI:	10.1108/00907320810895369 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Acknowledgements:	The author wishes to gratefully acknowledge the help of Kathleen Kern for comments on the many drafts of this paper.
Abstract:	Purpose – This paper aims to present a review of selected mobile learning literature and programmatic approaches for librarians interested in developing mobile digital library services in order to equip readers with a framework for understanding and appreciating mobile digital librarianship. Design/methodology/approach – A literature review is culled from distance learning, medical informatics and medical librarianship, internet social studies, and human computer interaction research. Much of the research reviewed focuses on recently released reports as well as library services utilizing mobile technology. Findings – The study finds that mobile learning has seen increased service development, but has not yet evolved to be a robust field in librarianship. Research limitations/implications – The field of mobile digital technology advances very quickly. This research represents the state of mobile learning in mid-2008. Practical implications – Library and information professionals will gain a sound conceptual grasp of the social science of mobile technology; the science of mobile technology, and current applications for mobile technology. Originality/value – This paper addresses issues about the feasibility and future development for library services utilizing mobile technology, provides directions for future individual study and institutional research and development.