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Colleagues/ IMHO > A Must-Read article !!! /Gerry Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the current state of worldwide mobile usage; mobile technologies; libraries' use of mobile technologies including a review of library mobile catalog options, both vendor-supplied and in-house created; perspectives from current library leaders and innovators on the importance of incorporating the libraries' resources into the mobile environment; and future directions for mobile library services. Conclusion In the near future, mobile versions of a library's web site will be as common and as expected as the library's current desktop site is today. Developing your library's mobile web site should start by crafting a successful proposal that effectively communicates the importance of mobile web accessibility to administrators, faculty, and staff within your library. "Ubiquitous handheld access is more prominent thanks to digital lifestyle devices such as smart phones and iPods, yet libraries still focus on digital content for typical desktop PCs" (McDonald and Thomas, 2006, p. 5). Gathering the data that backs up the growing assumption that mobile phones are omnipresent in your community or on your campus will help build a more convincing argument. Exploring examples of mobile library sites will provide timely ideas and inspiration for your library mobile site. In addition, understanding your particular user base and how they make use of mobile devices, whether they are primarily members of Generation Y or members of another demographic, will help design a site that is heavily trafficked by your users. There will be many opportunities for offering library services in a mobile environment in the near future. Making a strong argument for which of these services works best for your library will keep your library relevant and meaningful in a time ofconstant technological change. Cite Laurie Bridges, Hannah Gascho Rempel, and Kimberly Griggs. "Making the case for a fully mobile library web site: from floor maps to the catalog." Reference Services Review 38.2 (2010): 309-20. Link To Full PDF Article Available Via [ http://bit.ly/aSklkt ] EnJOY ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 Follow Me On Twitter > http://twitter.com/GMcKBlogs
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IBM has created a computer, Watson, which can rapidly access a wealth of data so fast that it can beat most experts at the game of Jeopardy and still maintain a sense of humor. In other words, within a short period of time, we could have a personal research assistant that is far faster, more sophisticated and more knowledgeable about an individual's needs for information of almost any profile. And, in fact, it might have multiple profiles to match personalities and needs of the moment. Given the fact that many libraries, including academic institutions and public libraries are already linked so that once validated, a search or request can rapidly access many sources. The question is whether or not the suggestion of a mobile library is just making a fancier version of the existing system when the whole access to information in general needs to be rethought. Do we need fancier and faster models of the extant system of personal searching or will this effort, a la Clayton Christensen, see itself facing the classical entrance of a competitive alternative, not very good now, but certainly potentially able to displace the existing metaphor. thoughts? tom tom abeles
From: gerrymckiernan@live.com To: hmc@listserv.educause.edu; air-l@listserv.aoir.org Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:38:05 -0500 Subject: [Air-L] RSR > "Making The Case For A Fully Mobile Library Web Site ... ."
Colleagues/
IMHO > A Must-Read article !!!
/Gerry
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the current state of worldwide mobile usage; mobile technologies; libraries' use of mobile technologies including a review of library mobile catalog options, both vendor-supplied and in-house created; perspectives from current library leaders and innovators on the importance of incorporating the libraries' resources into the mobile environment; and future directions for mobile library services.
Conclusion
In the near future, mobile versions of a library's web site will be as common and as expected as the library's current desktop site is today. Developing your library's mobile web site should start by crafting a successful proposal that effectively communicates the importance of mobile web accessibility to administrators, faculty, and staff within your library. "Ubiquitous handheld access is more prominent thanks to digital lifestyle devices such as smart phones and iPods, yet libraries still focus on digital content for typical desktop PCs" (McDonald and Thomas, 2006, p. 5).
Gathering the data that backs up the growing assumption that mobile phones are omnipresent in your community or on your campus will help build a more convincing argument. Exploring examples of mobile library sites will provide timely ideas and inspiration for your library mobile site. In addition, understanding your particular user base and how they make use of mobile devices, whether they are primarily members of Generation Y or members of another demographic, will help design a site that is heavily trafficked by your users. There will be many opportunities for offering library services in a mobile environment in the near future. Making a strong argument for which of these services works best for your library will keep your library relevant and meaningful in a time ofconstant technological change.
Cite
Laurie Bridges, Hannah Gascho Rempel, and Kimberly Griggs. "Making the case for a fully mobile library web site: from floor maps to the catalog." Reference Services Review 38.2 (2010): 309-20.
Link To Full PDF Article Available Via
EnJOY !
/Gerry
Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011
Follow Me On Twitter > http://twitter.com/GMcKBlogs
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Tom/Lists Yes > Indeed > The Future > Will (As Always) Be Disruptive [:-)] /Gerry From: tabeles@hotmail.com To: gerrymckiernan@live.com; hmc@listserv.educause.edu; air-l@listserv.aoir.org Subject: RE: [Air-L] RSR > "Making The Case For A Fully Mobile Library Web Site ... ." Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:00:36 -0500 IBM has created a computer, Watson, which can rapidly access a wealth of data so fast that it can beat most experts at the game of Jeopardy and still maintain a sense of humor. In other words, within a short period of time, we could have a personal research assistant that is far faster, more sophisticated and more knowledgeable about an individual's needs for information of almost any profile. And, in fact, it might have multiple profiles to match personalities and needs of the moment. Given the fact that many libraries, including academic institutions and public libraries are already linked so that once validated, a search or request can rapidly access many sources. The question is whether or not the suggestion of a mobile library is just making a fancier version of the existing system when the whole access to information in general needs to be rethought. Do we need fancier and faster models of the extant system of personal searching or will this effort, a la Clayton Christensen, see itself facing the classical entrance of a competitive alternative, not very good now, but certainly potentially able to displace the existing metaphor. thoughts? tom tom abeles
From: gerrymckiernan@live.com To: hmc@listserv.educause.edu; air-l@listserv.aoir.org Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:38:05 -0500 Subject: [Air-L] RSR > "Making The Case For A Fully Mobile Library Web Site ... ."
Colleagues/
IMHO > A Must-Read article !!!
/Gerry
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the current state of worldwide mobile usage; mobile technologies; libraries' use of mobile technologies including a review of library mobile catalog options, both vendor-supplied and in-house created; perspectives from current library leaders and innovators on the importance of incorporating the libraries' resources into the mobile environment; and future directions for mobile library services.
Conclusion
In the near future, mobile versions of a library's web site will be as common and as expected as the library's current desktop site is today. Developing your library's mobile web site should start by crafting a successful proposal that effectively communicates the importance of mobile web accessibility to administrators, faculty, and staff within your library. "Ubiquitous handheld access is more prominent thanks to digital lifestyle devices such as smart phones and iPods, yet libraries still focus on digital content for typical desktop PCs" (McDonald and Thomas, 2006, p. 5).
Gathering the data that backs up the growing assumption that mobile phones are omnipresent in your community or on your campus will help build a more convincing argument. Exploring examples of mobile library sites will provide timely ideas and inspiration for your library mobile site. In addition, understanding your particular user base and how they make use of mobile devices, whether they are primarily members of Generation Y or members of another demographic, will help design a site that is heavily trafficked by your users. There will be many opportunities for offering library services in a mobile environment in the near future. Making a strong argument for which of these services works best for your library will keep your library relevant and meaningful in a time ofconstant technological change.
Cite
Laurie Bridges, Hannah Gascho Rempel, and Kimberly Griggs. "Making the case for a fully mobile library web site: from floor maps to the catalog." Reference Services Review 38.2 (2010): 309-20.
Link To Full PDF Article Available Via
EnJOY !
/Gerry
Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011
Follow Me On Twitter > http://twitter.com/GMcKBlogs
"The Future Is Mobile" >>>
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