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Bottom Line . 2009, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p24-26. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss how text messaging offers a variety of ways to stay vital and visible to younger patrons with whom libraries most need to establish a relationship to ensure their future. Design/methodology/approach - The paper discusses narrowcasting, one-to-one communication and reference queries, all methods of text messaging Findings - Even with the inherent drawbacks of message length and the incurring of charges by library users, there seems to be a place for text messaging services within the library framework. Because of the portability, popularity and pervasiveness of cell phones among our users, particularly our younger ones, this service is a way for us to stay current. Originality/value - The paper provides an original viewpoint on how text messaging could be used in libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0888045X
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Bottom Line
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 43153471
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450910955413