Mobile Devices and Technologies used are smartphone and tablet
Approaching new information needs
Information resources used
Times and places of mobile devices use
Interacting with information via mobile devices or apps
Perceived benefits of mobile device use
Characteristics of mobile technologies supporting information behavior
Differences in information behavior when using different types of information.
Accessing smartphone or tablet.
Using academic apps or web browsers
Portability
Connectivity
Multifunctionality
Offline access
Academic apps
Web browsers
E-books and scholarly articles
Social media and academic forums
Convenience
Portability
On-the-go access
Offline access
Synchronization across devices
During breaks or commuting
In the library
At home in the evenings
Quick facts or course materials
In-depth research
Browsing
Reading
Annotating
Participating in online discussions or forums
Challenges and Limitations
Screen size constraints
Typing efficiency on touchscreen keyboards
Difficulty with prolonged reading or in-depth analysis
Dependence on internet connectivity