The document discusses mobile opportunities for libraries including case studies of mobile apps created at NCSU Libraries. It describes apps like WolfWalk, a location-aware mobile tour of campus, and mobile exhibits that integrate additional archive content through QR codes. It provides considerations for planning a mobile initiative such as available resources, content design for mobile, and implementation choices between native and mobile web apps. More app ideas discussed include interactive exhibits, location-aware audio tours, and oral histories.

1. Custom Mobile Applications at NCSU Libraries Cory Lown NCSU Libraries October 5, 2011 Recreation Resources Services

3. The Mobile Opportunity

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14. Kinds of Apps

15. Mobile website apps

16. Native mobile apps

17. Case Studies at NCSU

18. “ MobiLIB” at NCSU (2007)

20. WolfWalk

21. WolfWalk Concept Provide a user-friendly way for people to learn about the history of NC State, while exploring campus .

22. Albums from UA023.005 Campus Views and Facilities Sub-Group, NCSU Special Collections Research Center

23. Jason Casden, lead developer for WolfWalk, at the NCSU Memorial Tower

36. Mobile Exhibits

37. NCSU Libraries Special Collections Research Center Gallery

38. Mobile Exhibits Concept Augment the exhibit user experience by integrating additional content from the archives.

39. NCSU Libraries Special Collections Research Center Gallery

40. Untitled Image Layout QR Code connecting users to the 4-H Mobile Supplement

41. QR Codes Image source: Flickr user inju

46. Planning a Mobile Initiative

49. Content Designing for a mobile optimized experience often involves developing new or modified content. Do not assume you can just reuse what you already have!

50. Implementation Choices Do you build a platform specific “native app” (e.g., iPhone App, Android App), a mobile website that works across a range of devices, or both?

59. More App Ideas

60. Interactive Exhibits http://www.qrator.org/about-the-project/

61. Hyperlocal History http://www.historypin.com/tours/

62. Hyperlocal History https://market.android.com/details?id=com.historypin.Historypin

63. Location Aware Audio http://vimeo.com/24250620 http://bluebrainmusic.blogspot.com