[Web4lib] Android app for library catalog

[Kozlowski,Brendon]

"I don't think people are going to be doing any serious research from their phones [...]"
 
As soon as decisions are made to remove an option, then the initial thought is a forced reality. Unless we simply don't have the man hours or capability to spend on producing certain features, it would probably be best for us to ask our users than make broad assumptions that will affect them and our service to them.
 
Although my own thoughts agree with you, who's to be certain with the current trend in technology? Also keeping in mind that many new slimline tablet PCs (iPad competitors - yes, one is being built on the Android OS) readying for the market will be using a mobile OS.
 
Ironically, when I have a quick research lookup to do, I pull out my iPod touch rather than my laptop since its startup time is insanely faster. Until SSD becomes more mainstream and much cheaper, it's very possible that people will be using these devices for research. As to what we might be able to offer to assist them in that endeavor - well that's a continuous discussion that I would hope never waivers.
 
 
 
Brendon Kozlowski
Web Administrator
Saratoga Springs Public Library
49 Henry Street
Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
[518] 584-7860 x217

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