Progressive Web Apps (PWAS) for Modern Library Services
Keywords:
Progressive Web Apps, Library Services, Mobile Technology, Digital Libraries, User EngagementAbstract
Progressive Web Apps, or PWAs, are emerging as revolutionary technology in the library and information field. As PWAs provide an opportunity to access applications on a web, which also provides native app functionality at an inexpensive price, these applications are rendering libraries a favorable platform to deliver services on any device. The article discusses the notion, characteristics, advantages, and ways of implementing PWAs in advanced libraries, and also discusses challenges, case studies, and future prospects regarding PWAs in improving engagement, accessibility, and management of resources.
How to cite this article:
Velmurugan V S, Kumaramani M. Progressive Web Apps (PWAS) for Modern Library Services. J Adv Res Lib Inform Sci 2026; 13(4): 16-17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2395.2288.202618
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