Conference Paper: “A New Mobile Approach: Peer-to-Peer Loaning Using Smartphones”
The following paper will be presented at the upcoming World Library and Information Congress, 78th IFLA General Conference and Assembly that will take place in Helsinki next week.
Title
A New Mobile Approach: Peer-to-Peer Loaning Using Smartphones
Authors
Heini Oikkonen and Timo Tuominen
Helsinki City Library
Helsinki, Finland
Source
IFLA General Conference 2012 Web Site
Abstract
New open platforms for mobile application development enable libraries themselves to be the driving force when creating new smartphone based services. Helsinki City Library has developed an application that allows library patrons to easily manage their loans and also borrow library books directly from friends and acquaintances. We have combined simple features that facilitate basic library use with features that encourage patrons to try completely new kinds of social loaning practices. The development process was a flexible combination of outsourced user interface development, in-house infrastructure enhancements, and user testing.
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About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.
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