The WorldCat Mobile pilot allows users to search for and find books and other materials available in libraries near them through a Web application they can access from a PDA or smartphone.
The pilot is based on WorldCat.org, the world’s largest online resource for finding information in libraries. Advanced global positioning capabilities found in many smartphones and PDAs make it possible for users to find local library materials no matter where they happen to be. Users can even get a Google Maps view of the library location along with detailed driving instructions if the mobile device supports the application.
The pilot will gather data to inform and help shape future mobile access to WorldCat.org. The pilot is now available in the United States and Canada and is expected to last six months.
Direct to Worldcat Mobile (http://www.worldcat.com/m)
See Also: iPhone users can also try the experimental WorldCat application at http://mobileworldcat.org/. This mobile Web site is designed specifically for use with an iPhone or iTouch and the Safari Web browser, and may not function properly with other mobile devices.
See Also: A Brief Video Tour of Worldcat Mobile
Source: OCLC
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