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Designing for Mobile Computing. Matt Ball Donna Tolson Clemons Library University of Virginia. The Goal. Create a new kind of computing space on the main floor of the undergraduate library to enhance laptop and mobile computing use. …and reduce institutionally-provided computers.
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Designing for Mobile Computing Matt Ball Donna Tolson Clemons Library University of Virginia
The Goal Create a new kind of computing space on the main floor of the undergraduate library to enhance laptop and mobile computing use …and reduce institutionally-provided computers
The Process • Research (Oct. – Nov.) • Assess (Dec. – Feb.) • Design (Mar. – May) • Purchase & Install (June on) • Plan services
Paper Survey Conducted week of Dec. 10th, 2007
Paper Survey Results Undergrad 153 Grad 5 Faculty/Staff 2 Other 2 TOTAL 162
Paper Survey Results Undergrad 153 Grad 5 Faculty/Staff 2 Other 2 TOTAL 162
Paper Survey Results, Question 1 Did you bring your laptop to the library today? If yes, what will it be used for? Yes 89 No 79 Paper 27 21.25% E-mail 14 11.02 Study 13 10.23 Notes 12 9.44 Web 11 8.66
Paper Survey Results, Question 2 Will you use a library computer today? If yes, what functions or software will you use? Yes 100 No 60 Web 40 26.66% Word 31 20.66 E-mail 24 16.00 Print 23 15.33
Paper Survey Additional Results 30 respondents indicated that they used both their laptop and a library computer. 18 of those used the library computer to print from.
Brainstorming Round 1
Brainstorming Round 1
Brainstorming Round 1
Brainstorming Round 2
Brainstorming Round 2
Brainstorming Round 2
Brainstorming Round 2
Brainstorming Round 2
Seating • not large • not wooden • mobile • variety • comfortable • contemporary
Power • obvious • convenient • plentiful • an outlet at every seat
Arrangement • spaciousness • individual space • group space • clear views
Computing • printing from laptops • peripherals for loan • displays • scanners
Food • healthy food • more choices • free water
Security Security • not a big concern • for short breaks
Light • natural • environmental • individually controlled • task lamps
Atmosphere • contemporary feel • not silent • not distracting • art • plants • aquariums • NO TV screens • NO music
Getting ready for fall • Collaboration with ITC on tech services • Training staff on laptop & peripheral basics • Signs & displays • Testing out peripherals & extras
Ongoing assessment • data on use • focus group redux • feedback