Libraries and the Mobile Web

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Libraries and the Mobile Web
Susan Nutter, Tito Sierra and Markus WustNCSU
LibrariesDLF Fall Forum 2008November 12, 2008
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Outline

• MobiLIB at NCSU
• The New State of the Art
• Next Generation Mobile Applications
• Potential for Libraries
• Services
• Collections
• Discussion

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MobiLIB at NCSU

• Early work in providing mobile access to the
  library

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MobiLIB at NCSU

• Mobile user context
• Simple display
• Browser-based
• 7 Services
• Mobile catalog most popular

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MobiLIB at NCSU

• Mobile user context
• Simple display
• Browser-based
• 7 Services
• Mobile catalog most popular

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The New State of the Art
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The New State of the Art

• 3G high-speed data network growing
• Software platforms for sophisticated end-user
  applications
• Touch screen interfaces
• Location-aware

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Next Generation Mobile Applications

• Examples from the iTunes Store

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Classics
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Classics
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Classics
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Whrrl
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Whrrl
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Whrrl
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Whrrl
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Obama for America
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Obama for America
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Obama for America
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Obama for America
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Potential for Libraries
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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

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Potential for Library Collections

• Discovery of digital library content across
  collections using current location as a filter.

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Smart Walking Tour Concept
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Smart Walking Tour Concept
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Smart Walking Tour Concept
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Discussion