The document discusses mobile innovation in UK libraries. It describes the Open University Library's development of a mobile website to better serve students and researchers, most of whom have mobile devices. The initial mobile site (v1) was launched in 2008, with a second version (v2) currently in development. Version 2 takes a three device approach to accommodate low, middle, and high-end mobile devices. Other mobile services discussed include SMS reference, customized database searches, and collaboration with other universities on mobile initiatives.

1. Mobile Innovation in UK Libraries Hassan Sheikh– The Open University Library, UK. 20 th May, 2010. http://www.flickr.com/photos/andanteener/151324811/

2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/8582775@N05/3531597741/

3. The OU Library website

5. Mobile OU Library website – v1 (early 2008)

6. Mobile OU Library website: v1 – top visited pages

8. Mobile OU Library website – v2 (In development) Three devices model (Inspired by MIT and NCSU mobile web) Low end (basic web enabled phones) High end (touch screen) Middle end (smart phones)

10. Collaboration on mobile services development Athabasca University Library, Canada (ADR, mobile ESL) Ryerson University Library, Toronto (User testing, front end graphics) NC State University Libraries and MIT (Three device model , MIT Mobile web open source project)

11. Questions? http://www.flickr.com/photos/oberazzi/318947873/

12. Thank you! Hassan Sheikh ( [email_address] ) Head of Systems Development The Open University Library, United Kingdom