A mobile interface to the EBSCO databases is now available. Enter this URL on your smartphone or iTouch and then bookmark it: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=mobsmart. Research by the Pew Internet and American Life Project states that in regards to “robust” uses of mobile devices, “most of those hyperusers are young Latinos and blacks.” This indicates a possible shift in the digital divide regarding access to Internet-based information.
The EBSCO mobile interface re-sizes the screen to give full access to features. * Resource library in the teachers (or students) pocket. * Full searching capability--search by date, document type, publication title and other limiters. * Full-text articles, documents and images are can be e-mailed or viewed. * PDFs (some of primary source documents) are available. * Image Collection (especially news and current events) is available.
Note: Javascript must be enabled on the Smartphone or iTouch. BlackBerry users can refer to this link for information on enabling Javascript: http://www.ehow.com/how_4965723_enable-javascript-blackberry.html For a list of the 24 EBSCO databases and/or an 8.5 x 11 poster, contact the professional library.
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