Bringing DSpace-based digital libraries into mobile devices

Abstract

Digital libraries (DLs) have revolutionized the access to library materials. Very often they are even the best alternative. However, in some regions where computer and Internet access are a real issue, the usage of mobile devices for accessing such libraries seem to be a good alternative. This paper presents a design of an alternative mechanism for accessing DSpace-based digital libraries on mobile phones. Such mechanism can be particularly relevant for developing countries, where there are serious problems with the traditional publishing and distribution mechanisms and where computer penetration rate is very low.