5.9 Mobile-based Library Lending Service
As in banking and financial sectors, libraries can formulate regulations for using mobiles for circulation of reading materials and maintenance of users account. The SirsiDynix Company has developed a handheld circulation tool called ‘PocketCirc’, which enables libraries to access the unicorn library management system on a PDA device. This wireless solution enables staff to assist patrons in the stacks, checkout materials while off site, such as at community or campus events, and update inventory items while walking around the library. Mobile phones make ILL/document delivery services faster and cut-down the time to request/visit different libraries and complement the geographically remote users.