Libraries and the Mobile Web

Susan Nutter, Tito Sierra and Markus WustNCSU Libraries

DLF Fall Forum 2008November 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

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

Classics

Classics

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Obama for America

Obama for America

Obama for America

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

Smart Walking Tour Concept

Smart Walking Tour Concept

Discussion