![Mobile Devices
“Mobile devices are changing the way
information is delivered and accessed.” (ACRL
Research Planning and Review Committee,
2012, “Mobile environments,” para. 1)
“More than two-third of [students who own mobile devices]
use the devices for academic purposes” (ACRL Research
Planning and Review Committee, 2012, “Mobile
environments,” para. 1)](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/virtualsystems-121219184354-phpapp02/85/Virtual-systems-12-320.jpg)
![References
ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee. (2012). 2012 top trends in
academic libraries: A review of the trends and issues affecting academic libraries in
higher education. American Library Association. Retrieved from:
http://crln.acrl.org/content/73/6/311.full
Armstrong, Kristin. (2011). Mile markers: The 26.2 most important reasons why
women run. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Books.
Burkhardt, A. (2010). Social media: A guide for college and university libraries.
College & Research Libraries News, 71(2), 10-24. Retrieved from:
http://crln.acrl.org/content/71/1/10.short
Gaha, U., & Hall, S. (2012, October). Sustainable use of social media and electronic
resources in libraries. [PowerPoint slides]. Slides presented at the Georgia Council of
Media Organizations conference, Macon, GA.
George, C. A. (2008). Designing the website – participatory design. User-centered
library websites: Usability evaluation methods (pp. 97-108). Oxford: Chandos
Publishing. Retrieved from:
http://works.bepress.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=carole_george](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/virtualsystems-121219184354-phpapp02/85/Virtual-systems-28-320.jpg)
![References, cont.
Jasek, C. (2004). How to design library Web sites to maximize usability.
[Pamphlet]. San Diego, CA: Elsevier. Retrieved from:
http://www.elsevier.com/framework_librarians/LibraryConnect/lcpamphlet5.pdf
Kennesaw State University Sturgis Library. (2012). Mobile & software. Retrieved
from: http://kennesaw.edu/library/services/widgetsAppsSoftware.html#
Sierra, T. (2010). Opportunities for mobile-enhanced library services and
collections. [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from SlideShare website:
http://www.slideshare.net/tsierra/opportunities-for-mobile-enhanced-library-
services-and-collections#btnNext
Swanson, T. A., & Green, J. (2011). Why we are not Google: Lessons from a
library Web site usability study. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 37(3), 222-
229. Retrieved from: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s7/sh/450c865e-83ad-40bb-
9f4e-4f0e8d187872/9056a4a4877a8647823d1de9a2c402ac/res/f0431bd8-c160-
432f-9f02-c749a3b9cb15/sdarticle.pdf](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/virtualsystems-121219184354-phpapp02/85/Virtual-systems-29-320.jpg)
Virtual systems
- 1. Running Uphill on Purpose Keeping Pace with the Changing User Demands of the Information Age Jennifer Sutcliffe jsutclif@kennesaw.edu Presentation for Virtual Services/Systems Librarian Kennesaw State University Sturgis Library
- 2. I like to run. Photo: Zulu Racing
- 3. Photo: National Park Service
- 4. Hills are a game changer. In Running In Technology A runner can be doing well, but When changes in technology then along comes a hill. occur, they require libraries to rethink their strategies. Some runners can speed through hills, some keep their Librarians must constantly be pace, and others fall behind. running to keep pace or speed ahead with user demands for Energy level and training technology. determine which of these scenarios results. Budget and preparation determine how well libraries adapt. (Armstrong, 2011)
- 5. Seeking “hills” on purpose… Will make libraries better.
- 6. Association of College and Research Libraries 2012 Top Trends in Academic Libraries http://crln.acrl.org/content/73/6/311.full
- 7. Information Technology “Technology continues to drive much of the futuristic thinking in libraries.” (ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee, 2012, “Information technology,” para. 1) Libraries are challenged to fulfill “people’s desire for information and access to social media and networks anytime/anywhere” (ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee, 2012, “Information technology,” para. 1)
- 8. Social Media (Burkhardt, 2010) • Negative comments • Goals • Hacking • Rules • Teach responsibility • Privacy issues (Gaha& Hall, 2012)
- 9. Social Media
- 10. “Social media provides another vein in Social Media which to market new library products or initiatives.” (Burkhardt, 2010, para. 2)
- 11. Marketing the Sturgis Library Using Social Media Services Resources • Events (book sale) • LibGuides • Info about instruction • Featured databases sessions • Featured books • Solicit feedback • Links to other online • Changes in library resources technology
- 12. Mobile Devices “Mobile devices are changing the way information is delivered and accessed.” (ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee, 2012, “Mobile environments,” para. 1) “More than two-third of [students who own mobile devices] use the devices for academic purposes” (ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee, 2012, “Mobile environments,” para. 1)
- 13. Mobile Apps/Sites @ •PubMed for Handhelds •WorldCat Local •RefMobile (RefWorks) • EBSCO Databases • Lexis Nexis Academic • Library mobile site (Kennesaw State University Sturgis Library, 2012)
- 14. Mobile Apps/Sites Face-to- face Library Online website iPads Other marketing Student devices
- 16. Targeted Apps – self-guided walking tour of the schools campus. Uses images from university archives. Allows people to experience the value of the collection. – Running cameras placed strategically in areas where students might want to monitor them for crowds. Study spaces. Library coffee shop.
- 17. Targeted Apps @ ? • List study and computer use locations that are currently open (library, student center). • Webcams that show occupancy of study rooms in Owl Space and 3rd floor. • Study room reservation mobile site or app that students can go to directly and is easy to view on smaller screens.
- 18. Convenience “Convenience affects all aspects of information seeking – the selection, accessibility, and use of resources.” (ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee, 2012, “User behaviors and expectations,” para. 1) Libraries are “competing for user attention,” “hard to use,” “the last resort,” and “inconvenient.” (ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee, 2012, “User behaviors and expectations,” para. 1)
- 19. The library website… Should be convenient.
- 20. Current library patrons have little Convenience patience for complex searching. (Swanson & Green, 2011). Search boxes should be given “priority placement” on the website (Swanson & Green, 2011, p. 223) Develop search toolbars so students can search the site directly in their Web browsers
- 21. Web Design Best Practices • No library jargon • A help link on every page • Main content gets the most space • Minimal use of graphics • Organize information in various ways (Jasek, 2004)
- 22. Convenience
- 23. Work with GIL service Convenience site, database vendors, library & campus IT to troubleshoot
- 24. Questions?
- 25. Seek out technology. Cost Need
- 27. Thank you!
- 28. References ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee. (2012). 2012 top trends in academic libraries: A review of the trends and issues affecting academic libraries in higher education. American Library Association. Retrieved from: http://crln.acrl.org/content/73/6/311.full Armstrong, Kristin. (2011). Mile markers: The 26.2 most important reasons why women run. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Books. Burkhardt, A. (2010). Social media: A guide for college and university libraries. College & Research Libraries News, 71(2), 10-24. Retrieved from: http://crln.acrl.org/content/71/1/10.short Gaha, U., & Hall, S. (2012, October). Sustainable use of social media and electronic resources in libraries. [PowerPoint slides]. Slides presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations conference, Macon, GA. George, C. A. (2008). Designing the website – participatory design. User-centered library websites: Usability evaluation methods (pp. 97-108). Oxford: Chandos Publishing. Retrieved from: http://works.bepress.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=carole_george
- 29. References, cont. Jasek, C. (2004). How to design library Web sites to maximize usability. [Pamphlet]. San Diego, CA: Elsevier. Retrieved from: http://www.elsevier.com/framework_librarians/LibraryConnect/lcpamphlet5.pdf Kennesaw State University Sturgis Library. (2012). Mobile & software. Retrieved from: http://kennesaw.edu/library/services/widgetsAppsSoftware.html# Sierra, T. (2010). Opportunities for mobile-enhanced library services and collections. [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from SlideShare website: http://www.slideshare.net/tsierra/opportunities-for-mobile-enhanced-library- services-and-collections#btnNext Swanson, T. A., & Green, J. (2011). Why we are not Google: Lessons from a library Web site usability study. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 37(3), 222- 229. Retrieved from: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s7/sh/450c865e-83ad-40bb- 9f4e-4f0e8d187872/9056a4a4877a8647823d1de9a2c402ac/res/f0431bd8-c160- 432f-9f02-c749a3b9cb15/sdarticle.pdf