1. Can You Research Now? Mobile Computing Access in Libraries Jason Bernard, RIS Business Librarian Judith Pinnolis, RIS Humanities Librarian

2. Smart Phones and Mobile Learning “A smart phone combines telephone capability with a PDA, camera, video, mass storage, MP3 player, internet access, and networking features in one compact system.”* “ …mobile learning is defined as the acquisition of any knowledge and skill through the use of mobile technology, anywhere, anytime that results in an alteration in behavior.** * Joseph R. Corbeil and Maria E. Valdes-Corbeil, “Are You Ready for Mobile Learning?” 2007. Educause Quarterly, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 51-58 ** Yong Liu, “An Adoption Model for Mobile Learning” 2008. http://www.iadis.net/dl/final_uploads/200814C031.pdf. http://www.iadis.net/dl/final_uploads/200814C031.pdf

3. Ubiquity “Wherever one looks, evidence of mobile penetration is irrefutable: cell phone, PDAs, MP3 players, portable game devices, handhelds, tablets, and laptops abound.”* *Ellen D. Wagner. “Enabling Mobile Learning. 2005. EDUCAUSE Review. Vol. 40, n3: 41-42, 44, 46-52.

4. Hierarchy of Smartphone needs http://images.crackberry.com/files/kevin/smartphonehierarchyofneeds3.png

9. Advantages of Mobile Devices in Libraries Convenience of anytime, anywhere access Media-rich environment Mobile computing tool integration on single device Reflects usage patterns of college students and other digital natives

10. Disadvantages Mobile device interfaces not fully supported by library resource vendors Navigation somewhat cumbersome Small keyboard --text entry inefficient Searching slower on wireless mobile devices

11. Conclusions –the Present Vendors lagging behind in implementation of mobile access except EBSCO and NLM Mobile access currently remains unwieldy Only 40% currently allow direct export to Ref Works; 10% to EndNote Web Cengage Products app only identifies public libraries 80% (of vendors studied)allow email export 90% (of vendors studied) have no specific smartphone app

12. Conclusions—Desired Future Outcomes Integrate mobile interfaces into existing subscriptions Vendor databases should automatically detect identification of user device Clear instructions or FAQs at point of use SFX should be default in Administrative setup Include links to citation managers Include universal ability to use email export of data Development in delivery and mashups of geospatial, research data and online social networking

13. Recommended Steps to Improve Library Access Add a link on you library website announcing mobile access in general Let patrons know existing mobile access is available at point of use at database listings Request vendors to develop alternate interface support

14. Contact Information Jason Bernard jbernard@brandeis.edu jbernard@brandeis.edu Judith S. Pinnolis pinnolis@brandeis.edu