
Location-aware Services and QR Codes for Libraries
Joe Murphy(Author)
Facet Publishing
Published on 2. June 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
126 pages
978-1-85604-846-0 (ISBN)
Description
An invaluable guide to using location-based services and applications to meet your mobile user's digital-age needs successfully. This is the go-to resource for straightforward instruction on using Foursquare, Facebook Places, Gowalla, Bizzy, Google Wallet, augmented reality programs, and QR codes in your library. Part of the award-winning TECH SET series, this book guides you through each step in the implementation process, giving you the information you need to successfully use location aware technologies in library environments. Written specifically for LIS professionals, Joe Murphy's handbook explains how to create a Foursquare campaign and use it to enhance staff training, use Facebook Places to connect with patrons, create an augmented reality programme, create a QR code campaign, create a Gowalla marketing initiative, and implement a mobile payment service with Google Wallet and Near Field communication.
Reviews / Votes
"The style of the guide is casual and informative, and it is very easy to follow Murphy's examples. Most tech-savvy readers will find the book inspiring and feel enthused to try some of the innovations to enhance their library's services. The book is recommended to any librarian with the time and energy to utilise some of these technological tools now on offer." -- Australian Academic & Research LibrariesMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
87 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85604-846-0 (9781856048460)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Joe Murphy is a Library and Technology Trend Spotter Consultant.
Content
Foreword - Ellyssa Kroski 1. Types of Solutions Available 2. Planning 3. Social Mechanics 4. Implementation 5. Marketing 6. Best Practices 7. Metrics 8. Developing Trends 9. Recommended Reading.