I don't know how many of you know that we have a mobile library website here at Kent State. If you don't, I'm not suprised.... it's kinda crappy. As of right now it has the "Ask a Librarian" function, which I'll admit is pretty cool (you can text a question to the reference desk and they'll text back with an answer), a building guide for the library (helpful), hours (helpful) and a link to the full site (k), and ... that's it.
A linkable number, 2 PDFs and a web link. This does not make a good mobile site. Or am I wrong? The
Swiss Army Librarian has an awesome article about making good, informative, usable mobile library websites and he doesn't have much of anything else except actually being able to search the catalog. I think that's a pretty important part though.
What would you want on a mobile site for lbraries?
I think it's great that you can text a librarian a question and they will text back! What a nice service!
ReplyDeleteInteresting information. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow. If word gets out about the texting bit...Well, you did ask for it. (haha) Seriously thought, that's a great idea. I might not call but I'd certainly text.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard about the mobile library website... I think it's interesting. Thanks for sharing!
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