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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