Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
I have always thought Roving Reference was somewhat obtrusive (as a patron, in fact the public library in charlotte tried such a trial a few years ago: it didn't work very well). I think the whole RFID/NFC thing could work well. A common dream is the ablity to check out books simply by walking out, but it doesn't scale well (technical and physical limitations). What if, when you had your watch on, it could act as an NFC/RFID reader to add books to a cart and then an iBeacon- type thing could detect you leaving with your Smartphone to check out the books in your virtual cart as you left. But I don't think the uptake in smart watches will be as strong as some are prediciting, for several people I know the WOW factor wore off quickly. For now *I* am happy with my Timex IronMan, which has done a really great job at telling time for the last 5 years. Maybe there might be a use in loaning out the watches at the library entry to permit the functionality we want (of course a lower! cost device). Just my $.02 //Riley -- Riley Childs Senior Charlotte United Christian Academy IT Services Administrator Library Services Administrator web: rileychilds.net twitter: @RowdyChildren cell: +1 (704) 497-2086 office: +1 (704) 537-0331 x101 lync: rchi...@cucawarriors.com (select external contact) -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cornel Darden Jr Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 7:52 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss Hello, At this point in my career I'm totally sold on the idea of getting rid of the reference desk and iRoving. At the libraries I've worked at(4 community colleges) iRoving was very suitable, however I think that every library is different. One of the issues we've found with a complete iRoving solution to reference is: where is the librarian. With convergence, mapping and geolocation, and devices like a smart watch; This becomes more possible. I could also imagine using it as a library card and for self-check out via a library app. The Augmented reality possibilities along with some possibilities in conjunction with a 3D printer comes to mind. I like the idea of shelf reading and pushing call numbers too. The phone seems to be getting pushed to its holder, pocket, or purse; and serving as the processing hub for wearables. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 9, 2014, at 2:55 PM, McDonald, Stephen steve.mcdon...@tufts.edu wrote: Interesting question. What if future devices could interact with local wireless systems to questions relevant to the local services, which can respond to questions like Siri, such as: Where is the bathroom? I want a librarian Where are books on metaphysics? Is a study room available? When does the library close? The device checks with local servers to see whether the question can be answered locally, before checking more globally. Steve McDonald steve.mcdon...@tufts.edu
[CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
Alright, I have been pretty excited for small devices and what role libraries can have in that space, but the Apple Watch seems pretty exciting especially in terms of added gestures through haptic pressure (force touch), obviously all the geolocational, accelerometer stuff, and of course communicating with other devices / doors, controlling screens, etc. This doesn't really have to be about watches specifically, but hey. For the web, mobile first design really only goes so far as design for a phone, but as the device landscape gets weirder it makes more sense that users won't be interacting through a browser [on these devices], rather interaction with-say-a local library could be contextual and smart. I know that you are 100 feet from the library, here are the items available for pickup. What do you think would be cool, useful, realistic, etc.? Michael libux.co
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
Michael, It is an interesting question to posit. I personally am unsure of exactly what kinds of services could be offered on something like a smart watch just because so much of what libraries provide are informational and rather wordy, which does not translate well to very small devices. That being said I can actually think of some rather neat uses to pair it up with library digital collections, particularly being able to pull up materials that have locations tagged to them. Possibly seeing some images of a place in the past or being able to control an audio tour you are listening to on your phone without pulling it out of your pocket. I am sure people have plenty more brilliant ideas on what to do with this tech though. Still, good question. Matt Sherman On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 2:39 PM, Michael Schofield mschofi...@nova.edu wrote: Alright, I have been pretty excited for small devices and what role libraries can have in that space, but the Apple Watch seems pretty exciting especially in terms of added gestures through haptic pressure (force touch), obviously all the geolocational, accelerometer stuff, and of course communicating with other devices / doors, controlling screens, etc. This doesn't really have to be about watches specifically, but hey. For the web, mobile first design really only goes so far as design for a phone, but as the device landscape gets weirder it makes more sense that users won't be interacting through a browser [on these devices], rather interaction with-say-a local library could be contextual and smart. I know that you are 100 feet from the library, here are the items available for pickup. What do you think would be cool, useful, realistic, etc.? Michael libux.co
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
I'm the happy owner of an Android Wear device, which looks to do pretty much everything the Apple Watch does (minus the force sensing). I've been looking at use cases for this new screen on my wrist, and trying to tune the notifications I get so they are frequent (it's fun to use this thing!) yet completely relevant. I can imagine one very helpful use case for my (very tall) library: call numbers. After looking up a material in our catalog or discovery layer, it would be really nice to be able to push the call number and floor to my watch, rather than having to pull out my phone or (gods forbid) use a scrap of paper. This is small enough information to fit nicely on the screen, and could be easily accomplished with an SMS or email service to an account accessible on my phone. If I needed a more complex triggering system for whatever reason, IFTTT has an Android Wear channel. For me, at least, the key is customization. I want to be able to control exactly what shows up on this tiny screen. So, assuming I'm a perfect sample set of all smart watch users, building custom functionality to integrate specific channels of information seems like a severe uphill battle, when I could use IFTTT to parse an email, RSS feed or SMS message. Developing standards-based data feeds, and recipes for using those feeds with free and/or open watch apps, seems like best use of time. Also, since we're in the Early Adopter phase of innovation diffusion, the exact details of particular platforms are probably going to change before we hit the majority. Cheers, -Ian -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Schofield Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 2:40 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss Alright, I have been pretty excited for small devices and what role libraries can have in that space, but the Apple Watch seems pretty exciting especially in terms of added gestures through haptic pressure (force touch), obviously all the geolocational, accelerometer stuff, and of course communicating with other devices / doors, controlling screens, etc. This doesn't really have to be about watches specifically, but hey. For the web, mobile first design really only goes so far as design for a phone, but as the device landscape gets weirder it makes more sense that users won't be interacting through a browser [on these devices], rather interaction with-say-a local library could be contextual and smart. I know that you are 100 feet from the library, here are the items available for pickup. What do you think would be cool, useful, realistic, etc.? Michael libux.co
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
Interesting question. What if future devices could interact with local wireless systems to questions relevant to the local services, which can respond to questions like Siri, such as: Where is the bathroom? I want a librarian Where are books on metaphysics? Is a study room available? When does the library close? The device checks with local servers to see whether the question can be answered locally, before checking more globally. Steve McDonald steve.mcdon...@tufts.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Services on Small Devices (like Watches): Discuss
Hello, At this point in my career I'm totally sold on the idea of getting rid of the reference desk and iRoving. At the libraries I've worked at(4 community colleges) iRoving was very suitable, however I think that every library is different. One of the issues we've found with a complete iRoving solution to reference is: where is the librarian. With convergence, mapping and geolocation, and devices like a smart watch; This becomes more possible. I could also imagine using it as a library card and for self-check out via a library app. The Augmented reality possibilities along with some possibilities in conjunction with a 3D printer comes to mind. I like the idea of shelf reading and pushing call numbers too. The phone seems to be getting pushed to its holder, pocket, or purse; and serving as the processing hub for wearables. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 9, 2014, at 2:55 PM, McDonald, Stephen steve.mcdon...@tufts.edu wrote: Interesting question. What if future devices could interact with local wireless systems to questions relevant to the local services, which can respond to questions like Siri, such as: Where is the bathroom? I want a librarian Where are books on metaphysics? Is a study room available? When does the library close? The device checks with local servers to see whether the question can be answered locally, before checking more globally. Steve McDonald steve.mcdon...@tufts.edu
