Using Mobile-Based Social Networks by Iranian Libraries: The Case of Telegram Messenger (original) (raw)

2017, Library Philosophy and Practice

IntroductionLibraries and information centers aim to facilitate user access to information. Operating based on the Ranganathan's Five laws of library science, they try to meet the information needs of the users in shortest possible time and provide the best resources. To achieve this, the use of technologies has been a major interest for librarians and information experts. The prevalent use of smartphones and the increasing number of applications have created a strong market and user base. Despite economic crises and recent recessions in Iran, the market for smartphones and applications have steadily grown (Abudi, 2013). This further highlights the significance and influence of mobile-based technologies.According to a report by Google in early 2015, more Google searches take place on mobile devices than on computers in ten countries, including the US and Japan. Therefore, the company has transformed its search algorithm to create a more mobile-friendly experience (Sterling, 2015...

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