There are two ways to use mobile devices with databases, and some databases use both:
- Download an App from iTunes store or Google Play store
- Mobile-optimized web pages that recognize your device and will automatically adjust the screen
Some use special websites that start with "m" (m.gmu.edu) or end with extension "mobi" and still others have an automatic redirect that recognizes when you are accessing the site with a mobile device (Ebscohost).
Mobile pairing (also called vouchering) allows users to “pair” their various web browsing devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops) with an institution’s network to access resources remotely.
