The IHBC has launched a new mobile app to complement its innovative conservation ‘Webstarter’ online resource, providing support for conservation learners and users of all ages as well as asking for feedback over the Christmas break.
IHBC’s IT adviser Peter Badcock said: ‘With the new app you can view the web page on your mobile or tablet – just follow the simple instructions – and you even get to title the app yourself.’
‘But do note that the app won’t work on some older mobile technology – that’s changing so speedily that even the biggest players don’t update their technology fast enough. So if you’re on an older mobile system, the app may not work for you. Instead just go straight to our Webstarter page, linked from our Home Page, which is already pretty mobile-friendly.’
IHBC Communications Secretary Charles Strang said: ‘I’m delighted we’ve been able to get this out before Christmas, as people will be able to use our Webstarter in a more relaxed home environment, and take time to explore the great things on offer on our website. Whether or not you’re familiar with our online resources, at 25,000 pages and growing, everyone needs this sort of support to keep up with what’s happening in the IHBC and our conservation world!’
IHBC Director Sean O’Reilly said: ‘The Webstarter page is a critical new service for people looking to use our web services, in particular students, trainees and researchers. Indeed awareness of the quality of the IHBC brand is rapidly expanding, and that puts even more pressure on our capacity to help, so the Webstarter should make a real difference for everyone. IHBC’s advocacy and research across the UK, and the increasing global awareness of our work through the diaspora of our membership and our social media networks such as our popular Linkedin group, means that more than ever people are new to our web resources, and rely on us for quick answers and guidance.’
‘The Webstarter should be the perfect introduction to our web support for conservation. As these innovations are forever ‘work in progress’, we’re very keen to hear from users what they think about it, and what improvements it might need, so there’s a feedback opportunity at the end of the page.’
If you are viewing this on your mobile or tablet then go directly to the app HERE.
If you experience any problems then go straight to our main Webstarter page HERE
For the IHBC’s Webstarter page click HERE
For the background to the Webstarter see HERE
To join the IHBC’s Linkedin Group please click HERE
The Group is open to anyone but only on request, to ensure Group rules are observed.
