Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps

Mon Nov 14 11:25:51 EST 2011

Hi,
In full disclosure, I am the CEO of Boopsie.  We have hundreds of libraries
that have used our system to mobilize not only their catalogs, but also add
other reference material, special collections, library locations, hours and
events - amongst other things.  The process is very simple and does not
require technical resources on the library's behalf other than perhaps a
MARC record extract to allow our Smart Prefix search.  We create native
mobile applications for all smartphone platforms as well as generate a
mobile friendly html site.  The key advantage to using a native mobile
applications is discoverability.  A library patron will naturally go to the
App Store or Android Market to find their library's application.  Then, the
branded logo of the library is always on the 'desktop' of the phone and
easy for a patron to locate.   We also have direct access into OverDrive
content as well as other epub providers - which is extremely efficient

Also, an advantage of our architecture is that you can use our native
technology for the features that we cover (catalog, etc.) and you can
integrate any jQuery work you do within the application as well - so you
get the best of both worlds.

Some of our library customers are:

http://ccpl.boopsie.com    Cuyahoga Public Library
http://spl.boopsie.com     Seattle Public Library
http://mdx.boopsie.com   Middlesex University
http://mylibrary.boopsie.com   High Plains Library District
http://sccl.boopsie.com   Santa Clara County Public
http://lobo.boopsie.com    University of New Mexico

Feel free to email library at boopsie.com for further questions.

Thanks!

Greg

On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 8:02 AM, Sattler, Kelly
<sattler9 at mail.lib.msu.edu>wrote:

> I'm also on the jQuery Moblie bandwagon.  We used it for our library's
> site release in Sept. http://m.lib.msu.edu.  It was very helpful.  We
> have a page in there for vender database access which links only to those
> that are mobile friendly and have listed apps that vendors are providing.
>
> Kelly Sattler
> Head of Web Services
> MSU Libraries
> East Lansing, MI
> 517-884-0869
> sattler9 at mail.lib.msu.edu
> twitter: sattler9
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christine McClure <cmcclur1 at IIT.EDU<mailto:cmcclur1 at IIT.EDU>>
> Reply-To: Web technologies in libraries <WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU<mailto:
> WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU>>
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:36:14 -0600
> To: <WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU<mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU>>
> Subject: Re: Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps
>
> I second Ina's suggestion for using jQuery Mobile; I released our library's
> first mobile site this summer (http://m.library.iit.edu), and the
> framework
> allowed me to concentrate on the university-specific items I had to address
> (such as rewriting our textbook checkout code) rather than how to make it
> look nice on various mobile platforms.
>
>
>
> Christine McClure
> Digital Services Librarian
> Paul V. Galvin Library
> Illinois Institute of Technology
> 35 W. 33rd Street
> Chicago, IL 60616
> (312) 567-3374
> cmcclur1 at iit.edu<mailto:cmcclur1 at iit.edu>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On
> Behalf Of Smith, Ina <ismith at sun.ac.za<mailto:ismith at sun.ac.za>>
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 2:49 AM
> To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU<mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps
>
> Good day all
>
> I suggest that you maybe take a look at JQuery for mobile phones:
> http://jquerymobile.com/  A unified, HTML5-based user interface system for
> all popular mobile device platforms, built on the rock-solid jQuery and
> jQuery UI foundation. Its lightweight code is built with progressive
> enhancement, and has a flexible, easily themeable design. Our mobile web
> page was designed with this - access it from your smartphone:
> http://m.library.sun.ac.za
>
> Regards
>
> Ina Smith
>
> E-Research Repository Manager (SUNScholar) | Library and Information
> Service
> | University of Stellenbosch | Private Bag X5036, 7599 | South Africa
> http://scholar.sun.ac.za | http://oa.sun.ac.za | E-mail: ismith at sun.ac.za
> <mailto:ismith at sun.ac.za> |
> Tel:  +27 21 808 9139 | Skype: smith.ina | Office hours: Mo-Fr:
> 08h00-16h30
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On
> Behalf Of Joleen Phillip
> Sent: 14 November 2011 10:42
> To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU<mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps
>
> Dear Michael and Precious,
>         I am in awe and very much speechless. First of all, I am from the
> beautiful islands of Palau, which is among the Micronesian Islands as well.
> I work at an Academic library in Palau, which is housed at the Palau
> Community College. The only college in Palau. I read your postings and was
> very much interested in Mobile Libs. I'm not sure what it is though, but we
> are in the process of starting or introducing some sort of a Mobile Library
> as in a Van or Bus.Is it the same thing??? We are trying to establish one
> so
> that we can serve other states or villages in Palau that does not have
> access to the internet or that has scarce services to the internet or
> library at all. I would much appreciate  if you would offer any suggestions
> or advice since you guys are way ahead of us in terms of technology and
> services. Your help would mean so much to us, as we are striving to keep up
> with the rest of the world.... Thank You..... Regards and Blessings from
> the
> beautiful Island of Pal!
> au.
>
> On 11/14/11, Precious Solwandle <Precious at po.gov.za<mailto:
> Precious at po.gov.za>> wrote:
> Sorry, I was referring to mobile / cell phones.
>
>
>
> "This will enable my clients /users to access the catalogue,
> electronic resources through their mobile phones since they are travelling
> a lot".
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU]
> On Behalf Of Esther Vincent Mobilik
> Sent: 14 November 2011 09:52 AM
> To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU<mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps
>
>
>
> Dear Michael and Precious,
>
> Pls explain: by mobile apps. we are discussing androids, tablets and
> iPads are we? In any case since Precious mentioned mobile libs. (as in
> buses and vans, I presume), we do have those as well, at least one bus
> for each district in my state of Sabah. They are very well-used as we
> service the rural schools which have no other means of access to any
> othe library services. We also have mobile vans that provide internet
> access, therefore these are strictly mobile cybercafe. They are
> well-equiped with 10 laptops and courses on how to access the internet
> and search strategies are given.
>
>
>
> Perhaps, someone could clarify more about the mobile applications or
> lib web apps. We are really keen on those too.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Esther V. Mobilik
>
> Reader Services Librarian, Sabah State Library,
>
> Sabah, Malaysia
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: Precious Solwandle <mailto:Precious at PO.GOV.ZA>
>
> To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU<mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU>
>
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 2:41 PM
>
> Subject: Re: Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps
>
>
> Dear all
>
>
> I am a reference librarian at The Presidency office, South Africa.
> Presidency library is a special library caterer for government
> employees who have special needs related to socio-political issues,
> legal, media, African leaders, government. I feel honored to be in one
> of your knowledge sharing groups.
>
>
> Thank you for bringing that question Michael. In the next financial
> year, implementing mobile library will be one of my 2012 projects.
> This will enable my clients /users to access the catalogue, electronic
> resources through their mobile phones since they are travelling a lot.
>
>
> Can anyone who has already used that service share how to go about
> implementing it, the experiences and challenges.
>
>
>
> The Best, always
>
>
> Precious
>
>
>
> From: Web technologies in libraries
> [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Murphy, Michael P.
> Sent: 13 November 2011 08:33 PM
> To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU<mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU>
> Subject: Library Web Apps and Mobile Apps
>
>
> Greetings to all,
> I was curious if anyone has had experience with their library
> providing mobile apps, particularly web apps, for library patrons and
> would like to share their experiences? What mobile apps does your
> library provide and is there any response from the patrons (i.e. do
> they use the services)? Is there any real demand for such services,
> and is it worthwhile do you think to pursue providing such services?
> Please feel free to e-mail me instead of posting to the list. Thanks in
> advance!
> Michael Murphy
> MLS Graduate Student
> Southern Connecticut State University
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