• Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Library Web Site and Catalog accessible by my mobile phone?
Accessing the Library Web Site (LibraryMobile@ACC) and the Mobile Library Catalog
Technical issues
Using the Mobile Catalog
- What can I do once I get into the LibraryMobile@ACC?
- What can I do once I get into the Mobile Catalog?
- What can't LibraryMobile@ACC or the Mobile Catalog do?
- When is LibraryMobile@ACC or the Mobile Catalog more useful than the catalog in the library?
- How accessible is LibraryMobile@ACC or the Mobile Catalog for those with a disability?
How do I access the Mobile Web site?
If you are using a mobile device, you should be sent automatically to the mobile interface
If you are able to access the internet on your mobile device, type library.austincc.edu/m into your mobile device internet browser. You will be taken to a simple text version of library information and resources.
How do I access the Mobile Catalog?
If you are using a mobile device, you should be sent automatically to the mobile interface
If you are able to access the internet on your mobile device, type alicat.austincc.edu into your mobile device internet browser. You will be given the option to use the mobile interface. You can also click the Library Catalog link on the Mobile Library Web site.
Why do the Mobile sites look so different?
The LibraryMobile@ACC is designed to be a simple interface with information most often wanted by patrons. The look of the catalog screens viewed via the Mobile Catalog will vary depending upon your device.
What mobile devices can the Mobile sites support?
The Mobile sites software supports any handheld devices, PDAs or mobile phones, which provide access to the internet.
What can I do once I get into the LibraryMobile@ACC?
LibraryMobile@ACC provides the following options:
- Locations & Hours
- Ask a Librarian
- Articles & More (Find articles, books, and information at mobile-ready websites and resources.)
- Borrowing @ ACC Libraries (Information about Checkout, Loan Periods, Returning, Renewal, Overdues & Fines)
- Subject Guides
- Library Catalog
What can I do once I get into the Mobile Catalog?
- You can search the catalog by keyword, title, author, etc., just as you would on a larger computer.
- You can request and renew book as well.
- You can limit your search to a campus, CDs or DVDs, E-Resources (like e-books), or Journals and Magazines.
- In certain versions of the mobile catalog, e.g., iPhone, you can save items for viewing later by clicking on the star on the top bar.
- Clicking on My Library Record allows you to vew items checked out, renew checked out items, view fines, view and cancel requests.
- You can check our Hours and Locations and find ways to Ask a Librarian for help.
What can't the Mobile Catalog do?
LibraryMobile@ACC cannot replace the full functions of the Full Web Site (http://library.austincc.edu). It is designed to give basic information about the Library and Library resources.
The Mobile Catalog does not have the ability to search course reserve lists or advanced searches.
When is LibraryMobile@ACC and the Mobile Catalog more useful than the catalog in the library?
Mobility, of course, is the main advantage. You can find information like the locations and hours of the library from anywhere you have mobile phone access. You can search the catalog from the classroom, while browsing the stacks, or from an Internet cafe.
How accessible is LibraryMobile@ACC or the the Mobile Catalog for those with a disability?
LibraryMobile@ACC and the Universal interface (https://www.libanywhere.com/la/210) to the Mobile Catalog are compliant with the U.S. government's Section 508 standards for web site accessibility. This compliance is essential for library patrons with disabilities because it makes sites more accessible in screen reading software.
See related: Electronic Books (E-Books), Widgets & Web Tools, Short Intro to Mobile Resources
last revision: 4/17/12