Based on the proceedings of the fifth International M-Libraries Conference held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2014.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: Best practice for the use of mobile technologies in libraries -- 1. Design and testing of mobile library websites: best practices in creating mobile library applications / John Paul Anbu K and Dr Sanjay Kataria -- 2. Mobile information literacy for libraries: a case study on requirements for an effective information literacy programme / Shri Ram, John Paul Anbu K and Dr Sanjay Kataria -- 3. Mapping and library services at UOC: a preliminary case study for BPC and UOC / Pep Torn, Anna Zuniga Ruiz and Carme Fenoll Clarabuch -- 4. Library tour evolution (analogue>digital>mobile) / Michael J Whitchurch -- 5. A manifesto for mobile: developing a shared mobile resources checklist / Mark Williams -- 6. M-libraries user services: a survey of the world's leading database publishers for mobile devices / Dr Parveen Babbar and Dr P K Jain -- 7. Assessing students' perception of ease of use and satisfaction with mobile library websites: a private university perspective in Bangladesh / Md Maidul Islam -- 8. Web v native application: best practices and considerations in the development and design of web applications / Gillian Nowlan -- Part 2: Challenges and strategies involved in embracing mobile innovation for libraries -- 9. Smart devices, smart staff / Kay Munro and Karen Stevenson -- 10. Does position within the library affect mobile technology acceptance? / Dr Sarah-Jane Saravani and Dr Gaby Haddow -- 11. Learning with smartphones: higher education students' experiences and practices / Dr Zvjezdana Dukic, Dr Dickson Chiu and Dr Patrick Lo -- 12. Innovative use of SMS for library services: attitude of library professionals in Anambra and Delta public libraries / Nkem Ekene Osuigwe, Chinelo O Jiagbogu, Nkechi S Udeze and Ebele N Anyaoku -- 13. From brick to click and click to mobile: transforming libraries with mobile technology / Geeta Paliwal and Dr P K Jain -- 14. Mobile applications and services in academic libraries: a survey of university libraries in New Delhi / Dr Seema Chandhok and Dr Parveen Babbar -- 15. Mobile frontiers: real or perceived? Adopting a service-wide approach / Alison Mackenzie -- Part 3: Mobile technologies enhancing information access and pursuing the millennium development goals -- 16. Mobile wellness innovation: a Qi Gong app to improve wellness and cognitive resiliency in older adults / Dr Collen McMillan and Tony Tin -- 17. M-agricultural information services in Zimbabwean libraries: drawbacks and opportunities in facilitating access to information to enhance production / Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita and Thembani Malapela -- Part 4: The impact of mobile technologies on libraries of the future -- 18. The unintentional iPad-lending programme - experience from the Sojourner Truth Library / Kristy Lee -- 19. LibrARy and e-leARning: further adventures with augmented reality / Nitin Parmar, Kate Robinson and Marie Salter -- 20. A library location-based service: the app 'Bavaria in Historical Maps' presents Bavarian history on the mobile internet / Dr Klaus Ceynowa -- 21. The geography of information: Placing our information needs and behaviours in context / Andrew Carlos -- 22. Developing adaptable, efficient mobile library services: librarians as enablers / Lizzie Caperon.