[Asis-l] Mobile Devices and the Delivery of Information

[jilloneill at nfais.org]

NFAIS Workshop on Mobile Devices and the Delivery of Information: An Update. Discounts Extended to March 9th


The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) will hold a one-day workshop, Mobile Devices and the Delivery of Information: An Update, on March 16, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA from 9:00am – 4:00pm EST.  Virtual attendance is optional for those unable to travel to Philadelphia and discounted registrations are available through March 9th. For program and details, visit:[http://nfais.brightegg.com/page/365-mobile-devices-and-delivery-of-information-mar-2012] http://nfais.brightegg.com/page/365-mobile-devices-and-delivery-of-information-mar-2012


We all know that the use of wireless mobile devices for communication and accessing information is now the norm.  Cell phones, smart phones, netbooks and e-book readers have become essential conduits to information that content providers and librarians must offer through those channels. But what devices are most popular?  What types of content are being offered through these channels? How are academic libraries supporting these devices?  Are scholarly and scientific publishers “rethinking” their content for these devices in order to maximize information usage and value?  Are e-books simply moved “as is” to digital format or are there new and innovative ways in which book content can be searched and displayed? The workshop will answer these questions and more.
 
The program, registration forms, directions to the meeting location, list of nearby hotels, and general information on Philadelphia are available at:[http://nfais.brightegg.com/page/365-mobile-devices-and-delivery-of-information-mar-2012] http://nfais.brightegg.com/page/365-mobile-devices-and-delivery-of-information-mar-2012
 
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions!
 
Jill O'Neill
Director, Planning & Communication
NFAIS
Email: jilloneill at nfais.org
Voice: 215/893-1561
Web: [http://www.nfais.org/] http://www.nfais.org