"Mobile Applications In Libraries" > Invited Presentation > 4th Rizal Library International Conference > Ateneo de Manila University > Manila, The Philippines > October 21 2010

Session 2. Libraries and Mobile Technologies

Abstract

The number of Filipinos with Internet access is expected to increase nearly 15-fold, from 2 million subscribers in 2000 to an estimated 29.7 million by the end of this year (http://bit.ly/k36fo). The Philippines has also seen a substantial increase in the use of mobile services for a similar period. By early 2009, there were 73 million users, significantly more than the 6 million in 2000. In 2008, the mobile market increased more than 25% and more than 20% in 2007. As of March 2009, 80% of its population were subscribers (http://bit.ly/cWVZ8q).

Credit: Mr. Juan Gallardo Moreno

Ateneo de Manila University / Rizal Library

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Excluding highly-penetrated markets, the Asia-Pacific Region has experienced similar substantial growth and is recognized as the fastest- growing telecommunications market in the world, with annual increases greater than 20% and total regional annual growth above 30% (http://bit.ly/a5Ii9x).

Within this context, we will review the ever-increasing variety of mobile-based data and information products and services, profile select mobile initiatives undertaken by academic and research libraries worldwide and consider actual and potential mobile-based services for the Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University. We will conclude with a brief review of select mobile outreach initiatives.

OUTLINE

> The Context
> Mobile Devices
> Mobile Services
> Mobile Applications
> Ateneo de Manila University
> Outreach
> The Mobile Future Is Now
> Resources

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!!! > I Am Most Grateful To Lourdes T. David, Director, Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights Campus, For Her Kind Invitation To Present And Most Appreciative Of The Rizal Library Staff For Their Efforts And Hospitality < !!!