Mobile information services for Indian university libraries: An overview

Advancements in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have changed the way of providing library services. The present developments of mobile technology, EDGE, 3G and wifi are the catalyst in the use of mobile internet to ensure the access of information anywhere anytime. The mobile computing is growing day by day while the smart phones are the leading gadget used frequently to access almost any type of information. The aim of this study is to find out the different aspects of mobile information services and its importance in delivering information by Indian university libraries. The purpose of this study is to provide mobile information services by Banaras Hindu University Library to the smartphone users.