Extra Credit #2: Library Mobile Website

Being able to access a mobile library website is a great concept. Unfortunately, on my Blackberry, it took forever to load each page. Once the pages loaded, it was very easy to navigate through the pages. A lot of the links and fields for searching are set up the same as the library website so you do not have to go through the process of learning how to operate the mobile site. I love that there is a link, in real time, that shows how many computers are available and where they are located in the library. The floor maps are helpful as well because before this LIB 103 class, I did not know where a lot of things were located in the library. Also, I was a little hesitant to search the library catalog because I thought it would only be a basic list of titles, authors, and call numbers. It is very helpful that the mobile site provides pictures of the sources and provides the same information as the library website. Overall, apart from taking a lot more time to load than the regular library website, I am thoroughly pleased with how user-friendly and informative the mobile site is.