The paper discusses the recently introduced mobile applications in the library and information services. Currently the libraries are facing problems of fewer footfalls as well as abundant availability of information. The mobile applications into library services are paving a way for efficient information services as well as opening doors for more number of users. This paper digs deep into the variety of experiments being carried in different libraries all over the world. The conclusion gives a glimpse into the need of such initiatives in Indian libraries at large scale also.

Keywords: Mobile Phone Applications; Libraries; Information Centers.