Jackie Sherlock, Ex Libris

I’ve been working in mobile technology for almost six years, and that’s got me thinking about how my relationship with my phone has changed since 2014.

My phone is my entertainment, my bank, my shopping mall, my picture gallery and the way I stay in touch with people. When 72% students in a recent survey said that they “could not live without” their phone, I get it. But what if your phone could also be your library? A Library mobile app can transform the way we access information, offering a convenient and personalized experience that fits seamlessly into our digital lives.

In an Education Technology article, Dr. David Parker from University of Hull wrote that “mobiles can’t be labelled ‘tool’ or ‘toy’ for many of our students. They are both those things and so much more, a technological linchpin impacting on all aspects of their lives. It is a completely natural progression for mobiles to be an integral part of their education.”

So what is it that makes this piece of technology the first thing we look at in the morning and the last thing we check at night?