Libraries and the Mobile Web Susan Nutter, Tito Sierra and Markus Wust NCSU Libraries DLF Fall Forum 2008 November 12, 2008
Outline MobiLIB at NCSU The New State of the Art Next Generation Mobile Applications Potential for Libraries Services Collections Discussion
MobiLIB at NCSU Early work in providing mobile access to the library
MobiLIB at NCSU Mobile user context Simple display Browser-based 7 Services Mobile catalog most popular
MobiLIB at NCSU Mobile user context Simple display Browser-based 7 Services Mobile catalog most popular
The New State of the Art
“3G” high-speed data network growing Software platforms for sophisticated end-user applications Touch screen interfaces Location-aware
Next Generation Mobile Applications Examples from the iTunes Store
Classics
Whrrl
Obama for America
Potential for Libraries
Potential for Library Services Item and device waiting list notifications On-demand study room reservation Social tools for students to connect with each other for assignments Location-aware campus maps that highlight library service points
Potential for Library Collections Discovery of digital library content across collections using current location as a filter.
Smart Walking Tour Concept
Discussion