Email via computers is so 90s. Text messaging is where it's at.
According to a CNN article, the number of teenage cellular subscribers has grown by nearly 26 percent in the last 2 years. The article notes that 47 percent of teenagers take photos with their mobile device - that's twice the industry average. Young adults also access social networks, share pics and videos and browse the mobile Web a lot more than their older, less tech-savvy counterparts.
Hmm...I have a feeling that we librarians fall into that category of "older, less tech-savvy counterparts."
But all hope is not lost! Check out Jyngle, a free voice and text messaging service that helps users easily share information with groups of people.
The possibilities of using this free service in libraries are endless! For instance, in addition to emailing patrons that their book on hold is available, we can now send a text message to their phone as well. Most of our patrons probably only check their email a few times a day, but many of them always have their cell phones on hand.
Looking toward the future, text messaging may become a main method of communication for libraries.
ttyl!
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