Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Mobile Options for ITP Library Patrons

If you have a smart phone or other mobile device, you might wonder what ITP Library resources are ready for your device. All resources can be used in a browser, but to experience content comfortably on a small screen, the following resources have anticipated this need:

Searching and Finding

The following databases have a browser-based mobile option:

EbscoHost - log in as usual and then choose the mobile option.

Annual Reviews - automatically switches to mobile.

Reading and Learning

Library Blog - Yes, the library blog was recently converted to be smart phone ready. Just go to the blog's URL and it is all there and easy to read. Save the main blog page URL on your smart phone to browse the helpful tips anywhere.

PDFs - The library's resources are chock full of full text in PDF and other formats. PDFs are easy to transfer to many mobile devices for that long trip or late night reading. PDFs can be downloaded or emailed for you to access when you are ready.  Once they are on your device, web access is optional.

We will keep working on mobile options for you. Let us know if you have questions! Email us at refdesk@itp.edu.