Wayne State University Libraries Mobile Web

Wayne State University Libraries Mobile Web

Paul Gallagher, Developer Librarian

Why Mobile?

WSU LibrariesMobile Web

• The “Mobile Revolution”– 56% of WSU students own an internet capable

mobile device– 14.4% purchasing one in the next 12 months

ECAR 2009

Wayne State University2009 to 2010 Handheld Ownership

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-WSU Computing and Information Technology Survey, 2009-2010

Wayne State University2010 Device Distribution

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Desktop computer

Laptop or Netbook computer

Web-enabled Handheld device

-WSU Computing and Information Technology Survey, 2009-2010


• WSU Students differ from the national trends– 8% less WSU students own a laptop computer– 24% more WSU students own a desktop

computer– 13% more WSU students have a desktop

computer over 4 years old– 11% more students use smart phones to

access the internet

ECAR 2009

“Handheld device that is capable of accessing the Internet”

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2010 ECAR Study Results

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What did WSULS do?


• Planning: Top level library goal; developed in-house over spring/summer 2010

• Research: Find applicable technology

• Resources: Assemble development team, Paul Gallagher, Joshua Neds-Fox, Matt Decker, Jonathan McGlone


• Goals:–Contextual–Modular–Device-aware–Easy to extend


• Contextual:–Content is not simply a

simplified version of the website, but addresses needs specific to a mobile context


• Modular:–Each application in the site is

self-contained, can be moved, extended, removed, changed without affecting other applications


• Easy to extend–The platform will make our lives

easy as designers / developers


• Device-aware:–The system will detect devices

and serve device-appropriate content


• Not an ‘app’–Serve a wider patron base than just

iPhone/Android users


• Technology: WVU’s Mobile Web OSP– Initially investigated MIT’s code: open source,

but “not ready for prime time”– Switch to WVU’s extension, much easier to

work with• http://mobilewebosp.pbworks.com/

– Began adapting modules for use in the Libraries

http://mobilewebosp.pbworks.com/


iPhone:

Includes jTouch page effects – pages zoom in and out.

Touch:

Skin is sophisticated but not webkit-specific; no page effects


Context:

Hours app shows only this week’s hours – information is immediate and relevant

Context:

Interface is optimized for the device – breadcrumbs are large, button-like links


Applications:

•Hours•Catalog•Ask-a-Librarian•Directory•Computer Availability•News•Maps•YouTube•Databases•Shiffman Medical

Demonstration

Success?

16,932 Total Visitors40-60 visitors per day

Mozilla = 51.4% (?)iPhone = 23.1%Android = 10.5%iPod/iPad = 7.7%BlackBerry = 1.4%

Phase II – “Apps”Fall 2011

• Collaboration with University Computing and Information technology

• Integration of mobile web into downloadable “app store” application

• Merely a “wrapper” for the web app– Shows the strength of the web based model


Wayne State Mobile App


Next:

•New marketing push• QR Codes

•Law-Specific Application

•Ask-A-Librarian Chat widget

•Browseable Staff Directory

•LibGuides Module (?)•Location aware (?)

Can I use this system?

• YES!– This solution requires some basic

HTML/JavaScript/PHP knowledge– More advanced knowledge to integrate with LDAP,

Drupal, etc.

– However, the documentation is VERY good


• How to get started:– Download Mobile OSP, deploy (rather painless)

• Develop theme, configure/develop apps• Many work out of the box!

– Leverage redirects– Lead the discussion / promote engagement


Questions?

Paul GallagherDeveloper LibrarianWayne State University Library [email protected]

Wayne State University Libraries Mobile Web

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