Libraries and the Mobile Web

Libraries and the Mobile Web Susan Nutter, Tito Sierra and Markus Wust NCSU Libraries DLF Fall Forum 2008 November 12, 2008

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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

“ 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

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

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Libraries and the Mobile Web

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