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Opportunities for Mobile Enhanced Library Services and Collections. Tito Sierra, NCSU Libraries JHU Libraries Assembly May 21, 2010. Outline. The Mobile Opportunity Mobile Library Projects at NCSU NCSU Libraries Mobile The WolfWalk Project
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Opportunities for Mobile Enhanced Library Services and Collections Tito Sierra, NCSU LibrariesJHU Libraries AssemblyMay 21, 2010
Outline • The Mobile Opportunity • Mobile Library Projects at NCSU • NCSU Libraries Mobile • The WolfWalk Project • Issues to Consider When Developing Mobile Library Services and Collections
The Mobile Opportunity “In the developed world, mobile computing has become an indispensable part of day-to-day life in the workforce, and a key driver is the increasing ease and speed with which it is possible to access the Internet from virtually anywhere in the world via the ever-expanding cellular network.” — The Horizon Report 2010 Edition (http://wp.nmc.org/horizon2010/)
The Mobile Opportunity How prevalent is mobile internet access?
The Mobile Opportunity How prevalent is mobile internet access?
The Mobile Opportunity How prevalent is mobile internet access? Approximately 15% to 20% of the U.S. population access the Internet on a mobile device on a daily basis.
The Mobile Opportunity How big is the market for mobile library services?
The Mobile Opportunity How big is the market for mobile library services? Unclear at the moment. Probably small, but likely to grow.
NCSU Libraries Mobile • A suite of library services • Optimized to 3 tiers of mobile devices • Content delivery framework based on MIT Mobile Web
NCSU Libraries Mobile (2010) • Locations & Hours • Computer Availability • Search • Catalog • Summon • Ask Us • Room Reservations • GroupFinder • News & Events • Webcams • WolfWalk • Reserves (coming soon)
Guiding Principles Don’t reproduce the library website—distill it to what users might actually use in a mobile use context.
Guiding Principles Save the time of the library user.
Guiding Principles Mobile apps are a new thing, so be receptive to new ideas.
NCSU Libraries Mobile Demo http://m.lib.ncsu.edu
Implementation Notes Nearly all of our mobile library services are re-skinned versions of existing web applications.
Implementation Notes Reuse of existing infrastructure lowered development costs and rapid prototyping possible.
The WolfWalk Project • A historical guide to NC State campus • University Archives Photo Collection • Location-aware • Two versions • Mobile website • iPhone App
WolfWalk Concept Make it easy for the NC State campus community to learn about the history of campus while on campus.
WolfWalk Concept Jason Casden, NCSU Libraries