leigh ann jones, ph.d. parish episcopal school johnathan wilson, msis texas woman’s university...
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LEIGH ANN JONES, PH.D.PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
JOHNATHAN WILSON, MSISTEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
Your library:There’s an app for that!
#txla14#libapp
What is a mobile library app?
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How can a mobile library app help your patrons?
24/7 convenienceLibrary resources in one spotAccess to librarian
How can a mobile library app help your
library?
Attracts new library usersGreat marketing toolExpands online presence
Parish Episcopal School
1100 students, PK to Gr. 122 campuses 3 librariesAccredited by NAISCollege preparatoryDallas, TX
Blagg-Huey Library, Texas Woman’s University
Source: Camilla TWU-Flickr; no changes made
15,000+ students3 campuses, Denton-Dallas-HoustonSACS Accredited
TWU app—what does it offer?
TWU planning slide
Research based Inclusion of several
search features Contact with the
library is a priorityServices requested
Room reservation Hours for all
campuses Map to item location
Pre-app planning
Parish = 300,000 sq. ft. + 4
floors Library in the
corner of the 1st floor
How could the library reach more students/faculty?
Turned to academic libraries for ideas
Get an app for your library!
Paid Service Open Source
Less technical knowledge needed Requires a basic understanding of web programming
Comes hosted with troubleshooting support
Collaboration between library and technology services
May not support all library services
Can be customized to include everything
Time between updates may be extensive
Updating can be done live in real time
Costs may increase or require an annual fee
Contributes to a shared knowledge base which is free to other users
Get an app for your library!
Skills needed Moderate understanding of HTML/CSS
Backbone of any webpage Basic understanding of JavaScript
Functionality and “tricks” Basic ability to use graphic software
Design and appeal
But what if…
What if… You don’t have
technical expertise. You don’t have staff
who can help. You don’t have a
large budget.But you still want
to meet the needs of your patrons…
Ideas for a low cost/low tech app
Our handout posted on the conference site provides low cost options/ideas.
Reach out to your area public library.
Partner with a nearby academic library.
Next steps & future planning
Humanities makerspace Flexible space Modular casual
seating Tables/chairs on
casters Remove most desktop
computers Move some books to
create wall space Charging bar
App = easy mobile access
Next steps & future planning
Mobile Kiosk Multi-floor library Point of need Custom CSS sheet Purchased with grant Three throughout the
building
What do our patrons say?
Your turn…Twitter backchannel
#txla14#libapp
