Enhancing Access and User Engagement through the Implementation of the Library Mobile App
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Mobile applications (apps) are prevalent across all sectors, including libraries. Today, libraries are in-creasingly adopting mobile technologies to enhance the delivery of resources and services to smartphone and tablet users (Singh & Madhusudhan, 2023). This article presents a case study of the implementation of the Ex Libris Library Mobile App by the Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University (APSU) to improve access to library resources, enhance service delivery, and promote user interaction. The article discusses the app platform, design features, the app’s benefits, and the various resources and services made available through the app. It also highlights the app promotion strategies, analysis of usage data, and lessons learned from the implementation project. The article aims to offer valuable insights for li-braries looking to implement library mobile apps.
Source: The Southeastern Librarian
Author: Kebede H Wordofa
Institution: Austin Peay State University
Language: English
Topic: Web and Library Services
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413492409