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Item Development, Implementation and Use of Mobile Apps in Indian Libraries(3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Vysakh., C.; Rajendra Babu, H.The focal point for this paper is to explore Indian Library Professionals‘use of smartphones apps’ for supporting library operations. A surveyconducted using a questionnaire method with a response of 229 library professionals to examine the integration of mobile apps in the library and for its services.Survey results showed thatwhile the library professionals used already available apps in the store for supporting library operations,self- built apps for the libraries found meagre (11.80%). Through these apps, they offer services like membership, book renewal, SMS alert, e-resources and reference query services. The study also found the novel use of social media for supporting library operations like live streaming, reference advisory and information sharing. The results of the study suggest opportunities for the libraries to develop their own library app for satisfying the user’s information needs at the right time.This is certainly first of its kind at the national level to explore the library professionals’ use and adaption of mobile apps in libraries.Item Awareness and Usage of Smartphone Applications for Information Sharing Tasks among the Research Scholars of Periyar University- An Analytical Study(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Gomath, P.; Rubinandhini, A.Smart phone has been spread among the world wide to day. A smartphone is a mobile phone running a complete operating system in a manner similar to a traditional computer, which offers advanced computing abilities and connectivity options. A smart phone is a cellular telephone with an integrated computer and other features not originally associated with telephones, such as an operating system, Web browsing and the ability to run software applications. The Smartphone apps are defined as software applications for use on mobile devices and made available through the app store. Globally, there has been much research done on the mobile applications. They may include education apps, games, diaries, planners, maps and more. These features enable new kinds of mobile services that in turn shape the usage habits of smart phone users. This paper surveyed the “Awareness and usage of Smartphone Applications for information sharing tasks among the research scholars of Periyar University- An analytical study. It examines the students Smart phone usage and how it affects them and role of Smart phones play in their studies. Questionnaires were designed and sent out to 240 respondents of the Ph.Dscholars in various departments of Periyar University, Salem. Out of the 240 questionnaires distributed, 237 were completely filled and returned back, giving a return rate of 99%. The data have been collected using simple random sampling methods. The data collected were analyzed using frequencies; percentages and graph representations. It was recommended that students should learn to manage their time properly and to promote the learning process.The study mainly addresses of the department wise users, gender wise, the purpose of using a smartphone, time spend, type of smartphone usage, usefulness and problems in using smartphone applications.