Library information for small screens
And I don’t mean “television”. I recently attended a QULOC (Queensland University Libraries Office of Cooperation) ICT (Information & Communication Technologies) meeting where Cathy Slaven from QUT Library gave a presentation on designing for devices such as PDAs and mobile phones.
Some interesting discussion followed about how much access there is by users of these devices of existing library websites. Apparently very little at present, although more students seem to be using the University library websites on small laptop screens they haven’t gone real small as yet. There’s a tradeoff between functionality and weight!
But, if library websites were providing more information tailored specifically for hand held devices, would there be more traffic from these users? It seems that libraries have a wealth of information that is not really suited for hand-held devices. But that being the case, there are specific services and information that could be ideal for special treatment.
- Opening Hours
- Contact details
- My loans & holds
- New books (and dvds, cds etc.) lists
Other ideas? or Tell us what your library is doing in this area.
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