Designing low‐cost mobile websites for libraries

Travis, Tiffini; Tay, Aaron

doi:10.1002/bult.2011.1720380109

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“…M-tech library services should have characteristics that make them accessible on different mobile devices. Notwithstanding this, Travis and Tay (2011) observed that libraries in the quest to offer services on mobile platforms faces challenges in developing to host services on a regular web page and that of mobile device interface leading to failure to achieve the expected outcome.…”

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the first in Sinology and religious anthropology and the second in philosophy. He has also received a habilitation (habilitating him to tutor PhD candidates) from the Paris EPHE (Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes). Following his formation, he has spent his career at Tamkang University and was the director of the French Department (1996-2002). His publications include two books, one on the French philosopher Maine de Biran and another (2013, College de France) on the topic of ancient China politics and ritual. Gilles Boileau has also written a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals, on topics varying from ancient China to modern sci-fi literature. He has also edited the book: Essays on War

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“…Studies of library website mobile usability testing are emerging, stressing important factors that benefit library patrons. Mobile usability testing is important, since "mobile layouts may not fit the needs of your users" (Travis 2011). Users find library websites more usable when optimized for mobile devices in comparison to non-optimized sites (Yeh and Fontenelle, 2012).…”

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One Site to Rule Them All, Redux: The Second Round of Usability Testing of a Responsively Designed Web Site

Tidal

2016

Journal of Web Librarianship

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This article examines the usability testing of a responsively redesigned library website. Responsive design provides a unified user experience regardless of the device used to view a site. The study's aim is twofold: to determine if the responsively designed site and its external 2 online services supports users' information seeking needs, and to discover if there is a singular experience across different devices. A cognitive walkthrough was the main testing instrument used in gathering input. Over two rounds of testing, students of various class years and technological skill from the New York City of Technology (City Tech), CUNY participated in the study. The first round of testing for this usability study on the library website was previously documented (Tidal 2015). This paper presents the findings and comparisons between the first and second round of usability testing. The study found not only numerous improvements that could enhance the library website, but also the lack of a unified experience between tablet, smartphone, and desktop users, despite using a responsive design. Smartphone users were at a disadvantage in utilizing library resources. The study also found there was a significant usability impact in using a mobile-optimized discovery tool among users in comparison to its web OPAC predecessor.

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“…Many libraries have already developed a mobile website (Thomas, 2012), for instance, using a low-cost tool (Travis & Tay, 2011) or using programming languages (Iglesias & Meesangnil, 2011).…”

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How to Mobilize your Library at Low Cost

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The W3C defines the mobile web as a web in which users are able to access information from any location, regardless of the type of device used. In recent years, Internet access from mobile devices has grown considerably. This is due to many factors such as technological improvements of these devices, faster data transmission and lower connection costs. This new context has led to the creation of various mobile web tools which offer a variety of features, such as adaptability of web websites, use of QR codes (Quick Response), geolocation tools, augmented reality and RFID technology just to name a few. Technological advances give rise to new challenges. We should face this situation not as a threat or added workload, but as an opportunity to adapt the library to the new demands or needs of our users. This means that some of the services currently offered by the library will have to evolve, for example, with the creation of a mobile website or a mOPAC (mobile OPAC). New services could be offered, such as QR codes embedded in the catalog with bibliographical information, virtual reference through the mobile or geolocation of libraries. This paper will first provide some basic and introductory information on the mobile web. It will then go on to describe some tools used in this area. In some cases, different options will be shown taking into account factors such as cost, for example. The aim here will be provide an overview that will allow a given library to select the best tool according to their functions and their budgets. Finally, a list of library applications will be given, as well as their associated implementation processes in the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) library. The ultimate goal of this paper is to encourage the creation and adaptation of services offered in libraries, placing special emphasis on the idea that a variety of services can be offered with just basic computer skills and a small staff, since in many cases these tools are available free of charge. In other words, these are low-cost tools that offer high returns to the user.

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Designing low‐cost mobile websites for libraries

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