Mobile Library Services in Uzbekistan: Current State, Functional Models, and Development Priorities

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the current state of mobile library services in Uzbekistan and identify key areas for development.
• Examined existing mobile library and near-library applications in Uzbekistan.
• Classified applications into two groups: open nationwide platforms and specialized educational services.
• Compared various services based on content type, target audience, access model, language policy, and functional capabilities.
• Identified distinct characteristics in content type among different mobile library services.
• Outlined target audience demographics for each service examined.
• Highlighted variations in access models, including open and restricted access.
• Discussed the implications of language policy on user engagement.
• Assessed the functional capabilities of each mobile library platform.

Abstract