MOBILE APPS OF LIBRARIES: BOON FOR LIBRARY USERS

Abstract The research paper attempts to describe the importance and adoption of introduction of mobile apps in the context of the library resources and services. As it is evident from the studies that, customized developed mobile apps will play a pivotal role in reaching out to library users in more effective way. Mobile apps will act as collective tool in enhancing the visibility of the libraries with their collection and services anywhere any time to the library users. Because, mobile apps in the context of the libraries is need of the day. Hence, the need arises of requirement of mobile apps for individual libraries in digital age. Especially in order to support today’s learning and research in higher educational institutions there is requirement of mobile apps for all the libraries. Mobile apps are aiding in providing the access to the library resources and services at a fraction of seconds to the library users. The changed situation necessitates use of digitally enabled mobile apps for learning and research work in educational institutions. This research paper will also portray how and what are the various components of mobile apps included and play a collective role in reaching out to the users more efficiently. Overall, this research paper also tries to look in to various related aspects of mobile apps more effectively