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Wayne State University Libraries Mobile Web. Paul Gallagher, Developer Librarian. Why Mobile?. WSU Libraries Mobile 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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
38% 32% 31%45%50% 50% 42%
58%
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20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Students Faculty Staff Administrators
2009 2010
-WSU Computing and Information Technology Survey, 2009-2010
Wayne State University2010 Device Distribution
69%84%
94% 94%89% 87%70%
84%
50% 50% 42%58%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Students Faculty Staff Administrators
Desktop computer
Laptop or Netbook computer
Web-enabled Handheld device
-WSU Computing and Information Technology Survey, 2009-2010
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• 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”
Wayne State Other 4 yr edu's0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
67%63%
11%
11%
20%25%
2010 ECAR Study Results
NoI Don't KnowSoonYes
What did WSULS do?
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• 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
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• Goals:–Contextual–Modular–Device-aware–Easy to extend
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• Contextual:–Content is not simply a
simplified version of the website, but addresses needs specific to a mobile context
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• Modular:–Each application in the site is
self-contained, can be moved, extended, removed, changed without affecting other applications
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• Easy to extend–The platform will make our lives
easy as designers / developers
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• Device-aware:–The system will detect devices
and serve device-appropriate content
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• Not an ‘app’–Serve a wider patron base than just
iPhone/Android users
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• 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
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iPhone:
Includes jTouch page effects – pages zoom in and out.
Touch:
Skin is sophisticated but not webkit-specific; no page effects
WSU LibrariesMobile Web
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
WSU LibrariesMobile Web
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
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Wayne State Mobile App
Wayne State Mobile App
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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
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• 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
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