Mobile Access to Audio and Video Collections in Libraries and Other Cultural Institutions

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Date
2011Author
Mason, James
Wiercinski, Jared
Doi, Carolyn
Publisher
Partnership : the Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and ResearchType
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Mobile devices have become commonplace, and are increasingly capable of accessing multi-media resources such as audio and video. Many libraries maintain multi-media digital collections that could be accessed on mobile devices. Mobile devices, however, offer unique display and technical challenges that need to be addressed. The benefits of mobile access to library collections include the promise of increased use and an enhanced user experience. In this article we provide a detailed discussion of the issues related to mobile delivery of digital media, including a literature review, an overview of significant technical issues, and three case studies.