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

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Carolyn Doi
James Mason
Jared Wiercinski

Abstract

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.

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Doi, Carolyn, et al. “Mobile Access to Audio and Video Collections in Libraries and Other Cultural Institutions”. Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, vol. 6, no. 1, May 2011, doi:10.21083/partnership.v6i1.1246.
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Theory and Research
Author Biographies

Carolyn Doi, McGill University

Carolyn Doi Music Liaison Librarian McGill University Montréal, Québec carolyn.doi@mcgill.ca

James Mason, University of Toronto

James Mason Technical Services Librarian Faculty of Music University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario j.mason@utoronto.ca

Jared Wiercinski, Concordia University

Jared Wiercinski Digital Services and Outreach Librarian Concordia University Montréal, Québec jared.wiercinski@concordia.ca