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Mosio's Text a Librarian is the only mobile carrier certified text messaging reference solution created specifically for libraries.

• Mosio's Text a Librarian was created for libraries.
  Developed with feedback from over 1,000 librarians, patrons text questions on their phones, librarians type answers on a secure website. Easy reporting and transcript exporting.

• We manage mobile so you don't have to.
  No hardware to buy, no software to install. Mobile carrier certified and compliant means reliability and support you can't get using hacks, workaround systems or cell phones.

• Seamless Integration = Instant Gratification.
  Delivering an efficient virtual reference experience, Mosio's Text a Librarian works with email, instant messenger and web chat systems (Meebo, Pidgin, GTalk, etc). No training required, sign up and get started immediately.

Virtual Reference + Social Media + Search

RefStart is a web-based reference application giving librarians customizable one-click access to reference tools, search, web 2.0 sites and popular social networks.

About RefStart

This solution was designed for libraries, addressing their specific security and technology needs.

— Michelle Roubal, Plainfield Public Library

• "Answering questions was easy. I just sat down at the computer and when I saw a question come in, I clicked on the big red 'Answer' button and started typing." — ALA Ambassador at ALA Annual 2009
• "This solution was designed for libraries, addressing their specific security and technology needs." — Michelle Roubal, Plainfield Public Library
• "Text a Librarian is a great way to expand library services and provide mobile patrons answers to simple questions." — Tracey Ray, Free Library of Philadelphia
• "The new service provides an easy-to-use interface for our librarians and maintains the privacy of our patrons' information." — Eva Poole, City of Denton Libraries
• "Mosio's Text a Librarian is a great solution for us!" — Emilie Smart, East Baton Rouge Parish Libraries
• "Texting a librarian is no longer a myth thanks to TextaLibrarian.com, which is easy to implement and actually keeps patron phone numbers private." — Mirela Roncevic, Library Journal

Libraries Are Going Mobile

• Connect with more patrons everywhere.
  Text messaging is the easiest, most patron-accessible way to expand the walls of your library. Learn more.

• 4.1 billion text messages sent in the U.S. every day.
  No mobile apps to develop or download, text messaging lets you and your patrons get started immediately. See how we make it easy.

• Mobile is not the future, it is happening now.
  Sign up today, gain instant access and begin connecting with more patrons in 2 minutes.

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