Continuing the Conversation: Integrating iPads and Tablet Computers into Library Services

We just wrapped up our popular workshop Integrating iPads and Tablet Computers into Library Services. Today’s workshop was particularly noteworthy in light of Apple’s recent rollout of the iPad 3.

The readings, resources and slides for the event are listed below. Have further questions or comments? Whether you participated in the event or not, feel free to chime in via the comments area below!

The Readings for This’s Workshop:

• Barile, L. (2011). Mobile technologies for libraries: a list of mobile applications and resources for development. C&RL News, 72(4). Retrieved from http://crln.acrl.org/content/72/4/222.full
• EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative. (2011). Seven things you should know about iPad apps for learning. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/Resources/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAboutiPadA/223289
• Lotts, M. and Graves, S. (2011). Using the iPad for reference services: librarians go mobile. C&RL News, 72(4). Retrieved from http://crln.acrl.org/content/72/4/217.full
• Scott, R. (2010). An ipad, a Nook, and a Kindle. North Carolina Libraries, 68(1). Retrieved from http://www.ncl.ecu.edu/index.php/NCL/article/view/315/361
• Thompson, S. (2011). Setting up a library iPad program: guidelines for success. C&RL News, 72(4). Retrieved from http://crln.acrl.org/content/72/4/212.full

Part 1 Resources:

Resources Mentioned

• Stay up to date with our presenters’ Tumbler site: http://tabletsinlibraries.tumblr.com/ ; includes funding advice: http://tabletsinlibraries.tumblr.com/funding
• Compare iPads http://www.apple.com/ipad/compare
• MediaSurfer Kiosk http://www.getmediasurfer.com/product-details.html

Sample Policies

• Virginia Tech’s Art + Architecture Library:  http://www.lib.vt.edu/artarch/ipad-policy.html
• MIT Lewis Music Library:  http://libstaff.mit.edu/lewis/iPad_policies_procedures.pdf
• Wake Forest University:       http://zsr.wfu.edu/about/policies/technology-ipad
• L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library: http://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/services/library-services/ipads.htm

Sample Library User Agreements

• Thomas Cooper Library at University of South Carolina:  http://library.sc.edu/complab/iPad%20Agreement.pdf
• Marshall University Libraries:  http://www.marshall.edu/library/services/ipad/MU_Libraries_iPad_Liability_Agreement.pdf
• Bowling Green State University Libraries:  http://libguides.bgsu.edu/content.php?pid=303790&sid=2503572
• L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library:  http://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/images/services/iPads/iPad_Borrowing_Agreement_4_Hour_In_House_2011.pdf

Sample Library Communication Pages

• Briar Cliff University’s discussion group:  http://bcutalks.wordpress.com/
• iPad and Tablet User Group at Georgetown’s Lauinger Library:  http://events.georgetown.edu/events/index.cfm?Action=View&CalendarID=212&EventID=91592
• Radford University’s McConnell Library iPad blog:  http://mozart.radford.edu/ipad/

References

• King, Rachel.  (2012, February 23).  Apple no. 1 in mobile-PC market share worldwide.  CNET.  Retrieved from http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57383825-37/apple-no-1-in-mobile-pc-market-share-worldwide/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20.
• Motorola Mobility, Inc.  (2011).  Motorola Xoom.  Retrieved from http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Tablets/ci.MOTOROLA-XOOM-with-WiFi-US-EN.alt
• Nielsen News.  (2011, May 5).  Connected devices:  How we use tablets in the U.S.  Retrieved from http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1800514
• Pew Internet & American Life Project.  (2012, January 23).  Tablet and e-book reader ownership nearly double over the holiday gift-giving period.  Retrieved from http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/E-readers-and-tablets/Findings.aspx.
• Samsung Electronics Co. (2011).  Samsung Galaxy Tab.  Retrieved from http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytab/10.1/index.html
• Steele, C.  (2011, August 7).  History of the tablet.  Retrieved from http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/285757/history-of-the-tablet/
• Tablet computers (cover story).  (2011, December).  Consumer Reports, 76(12), 26.

Part 2 Resources:

General Resources

• North Carolina State University device lending http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/techlending
• University of Utah Health Sciences Library device lending http://library.med.utah.edu/or/technologies.php
• Virginia Tech Innovation Space http://www.is.vt.edu
• Houston Public Library, http://www.chron.com/business/technology/article/Houston-libraries-want-preschoolers-to-check-out-1689013.php
• North Shore Public Library (NY) http://sclsyouthservices.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/ipads-replace-desktop-computers-at-north-shore-public-library

Reference Use: The Literature

• Brown, C., Sulz, D., and Pow, V.  (2011, August).  Roving reference with iPads:  A study of the use of iPads as technological support and service assessment.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the International Federation of Library Associations, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Retrieved from http://conference.ifla.org/past/ifla77/197-brown-en.pdf
• Courtois, M. and Liriano, M. (2000).  Tips for roving reference:  How to best serve library users.  College & Research Libraries News, 61(4):  289-90, 315.
• Forsyth, E.  (2009).  Fancy walkie-talkies, Star Trek communicators, or roving reference?  Australian Library Journal, 58(1):  73-84.  Retrieved from http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/alj/58/ALJ_Feb2009_Vol58_N1_web.pdf#page=74
• Holmes, C. and Woznicki, L. (2010).  Librarians at your doorstep:  Roving reference at Towson University.  College & Research Libraries News, 71(11):  582-585.  Retrieved from http://crln.acrl.org/content/71/11/582.full
• Lotts, M. and Graves, S.  (2011).  Using the iPad for reference services:  Librarians go mobile.  College & Research Libraries News, 72(4):  217-220.  Retrieved from http://crln.acrl.org/content/72/4/217.full
• Smith, M.A. and Pietraszewski, B.A.  (2004).  Enabling the roving reference librarian:  wireless access with tablet PCs.  Reference Services Review, 32(3):  249-255

References

• Allison.  (2011, August 9).  iPads replace desktop computers at North Shore Public Library.  Retrieved from http://sclsyouthservices.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/ipads-replace-desktop-computers-at-north-shore-public-library/
• Anderson, C. and Wolff, M.  (2010, August 17).  The Web is dead.  Long live the Internet.  Wired Magazine.  Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/08/ff_webrip/all/1
• Bogost, I.  (2011, January 12).  What is an app?  A shortened, slang application. Retrieved from http://www.bogost.com/blog/what_is_an_app.shtml
• Jobs, S.  (2010, April).  Thoughts on Flash.  Retrieved from http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/
• NCSU Libraries.  (2011).  Technology Lending.  Retrieved from http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/techlending/
• Turner, A.  (2011, January 28).  Houston libraries want preschoolers to check out iPads.  Houston Chronicle.  Retrieved from http://www.chron.com/business/technology/article/Houston-libraries-want-preschoolers-to-check-out-1689013.php
• University of Utah, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library. (2011).  Media & Technology.  Retrieved from http://library.med.utah.edu/or/technologies.php

The Slides From Session 1:


The Slides From Session 2:



Apps Covered in the Presentation: