creators_name: Shahril Effendi Ibrahim, 
type: conference_item
datestamp: 2013-04-17 04:35:50
lastmod: 2013-05-15 02:13:32
metadata_visibility: show
corp_creators: Open University Malaysia 
title: The implementation of mobile libraries (m-libraries) in Open University Malaysia
ispublished: pub
subjects: Z665
full_text_status: public
pres_type: other
keywords: Mobile libraries (m-libraries), Academic libraries, Mobile devices, 
QR Codes, Ubiquitous learning

abstract: This paper highlights the implementation of mobile libraries (m-libraries) initiative at Open University Malaysia (OUM). Established to expand its reach to existing user base and increase its appeal to segments that were previously unreachable, this initiative will support the concept of ubiquitous learning among OUM Learners. The usage of m-libraries among OUM community also will be discussed. Type of information retrieved when using m-libraries will be elaborated. The role of Quick Reading Codes (QR-Codes) in m-libraries environment and findings on usability test on the implementation of OUM m-libraries will be presented. Finally, the future of m-libraries will be briefly discussed.
date: 2012
pagerange: 322-330
event_title: International Conference on Information (ICI12)
event_location: Kuala Lumpur
event_dates: 12-13 December 2012
event_type: conference
refereed: FALSE
citation:   Shahril Effendi Ibrahim,   (2012) The implementation of mobile libraries (m-libraries) in Open University Malaysia.  In: International Conference on Information (ICI12), 12-13 December 2012, Kuala Lumpur.     
document_url: https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/860/1/m-libraries_shahril_effendi.pdf