Tablet Computers In The Academic Library
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Tablet Computers In The Academic Library
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Author : Rebecca K. Miller
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2014-03-03
Tablet Computers In The Academic Library written by Rebecca K. Miller and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This roundup of the latest discussions on the topic is a relevant prism through which readers can discover ways to improve reference and instructional services at all academic libraries.
The Survey Of The Use Of Tablet Computers By Academic Special Libraries
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Author : Primary Research Group
language : en
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Release Date : 2013
The Survey Of The Use Of Tablet Computers By Academic Special Libraries written by Primary Research Group and has been published by Primary Research Group Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This special 78-page report looks closely at how academic and special libraries are using tablet computers. It helps librarians and information technology personnel to answer such questions as: what type of libraries are using tablets? What are they using them for? Which library departments are benefiting most from tablet use? Which brands of tablet are most popular? What are buying plans for the future? What stock of tablets do libraries have and how fast do they plan to expand this stock? How have tablets affected their ebook acquisition plans? What kind of apps do they use or develop for their tablets? Do they loan out tablets to patrons? On what terms? How long can patrons borrow them? Have they had losses due to theft? What is their overall budget for tablets and app development?
Rethinking Reference And Instruction With Tablets
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Author : Rebecca K. Miller
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2012
Rethinking Reference And Instruction With Tablets written by Rebecca K. Miller and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Computers categories.
Tablet computer ownership on university campuses has tripled in the past year, according to a Pearson Foundation survey in March 2012. At the threshold of the Post-PC era, as students’ expectations change, reference and instruction librarians are responding with new services. In this issue of Library Technology ReportsVirginia Tech librarians Miller, Meir, and Moorfield-Lang offer a collection of first-hand accounts of academic library projects using tablets. Among the projects detailed: Subject matter librarians roving campus to increase access and usage of online resources Librarians partnering with faculty of eight academic departments to use tablets in instruction Industrial design students using library tablets in competitions and design lab work Workshops that put mobile learning into information literacy instruction Tablets as a curriculum component in a first-year undergraduate learning community Cross-departmental library collaboration in planning new services
Tablet Computers In School Libraries And Classrooms
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Author : Heather Moorefield-Lang
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2014-05-30
Tablet Computers In School Libraries And Classrooms written by Heather Moorefield-Lang and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This succinct e-book speaks directly to librarians and educators working with young people, pointing the way towards intelligent, constructive use of tablets to attain educational goals.
Survey Of Academic Library Plans For Computer Workstations Personal Computers Laptops And Other Computing Devices
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Author : Primary Research Group
language : en
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Release Date : 2013
Survey Of Academic Library Plans For Computer Workstations Personal Computers Laptops And Other Computing Devices written by Primary Research Group and has been published by Primary Research Group Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Computers categories.
The 160+ page study examines the purchasing plans of academic libraries for key computing infrastructure including plans for fixed workstations, personal computers, laptops, netbooks, tablets and other computing devices. The report helps to answer questions such as: how are libraries and their sometime patrons in college information technology departments allocating funds among different types of computing devices? How has the mobile computing revolution affected plans for fixed workstation purchasing? What percentage of students use their own computers in the library and what percentage of them use the library’s computers? What computer brands do libraries prefer? What are the official and real replacement cycles for computers? How many computers are reserved for staff use alone? To what extent are libraries concentrating computing resources in “information commons” or technology centers? What is the future or such centers? What are their budgets? How much are libraries allocating to computer and information literacy? How effective are these policies.
Survey Of Tablet Computer Lending Programs In Libraries
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Author : Primary Research Group
language : en
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Release Date : 2014-07-31
Survey Of Tablet Computer Lending Programs In Libraries written by Primary Research Group and has been published by Primary Research Group Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The 80-page study presents the results of a survey of 42 libraries with tablet lending programs or those just about to implement one. The report gives detailed data and commentary on how the programs were organized, financed and implemented and their impact on patrons and libraries. The report helps its readers to answer questions such as: how many tablets do libraries maintain for loan? Which brands do they prefer and which are they planning to purchase in the future? How much have they spent on their tablet lending programs and plan to spend? Do they load their tablets with apps? If so how do they choose them? How many tablets are lost to theft? Or to negligence or accidents? What is the fine for overdue tablets? What is the length of the lending period? What are the circulation figures for tablets? What has been the impact on other library resources, such as a pre-existing laptop lending program? Or on use of the library’s eBook collection? Which libraries do they view as models and what advice can they offer to peers? What services or training are offered to library patrons about how to use the tablets? Data in the report is broken out by library type (public library/public college/private college/special library), by size of library staff, and size of stock of tablet loaned and other variables.
Survey Of Public Library Use Of Tablet Computers Smartphones Ebook Readers
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Survey Of Public Library Use Of Tablet Computers Smartphones Ebook Readers written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Electronic book readers categories.
This 91-page study looks closely at how public libraries are using tablet computers, smartphones and eBook readers. It helps librarians to answer questions such as: How many libraries have tablet computers? How many loan them out to patrons? What is their stock of tablets? What brands do they prefer? How much do they currently spend and plan to spend on tablets, smartphones and eBook readers in the future? How are they using tablets? How have tablets affected reference, information literacy, children¿s librarianship, administration and other areas? How have tablets impacted their buying plans for desktop and laptop computers? Which apps do they use? Have they developed their own apps? How likely are public libraries to buy certain specific brands such as Kindle, iPad or products from specific companies such as Asus, SONY, Motorola or Apple?
Survey Of Academic Library Use Of Instructional Technology
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Release Date : 2008
Survey Of Academic Library Use Of Instructional Technology written by and has been published by Primary Research Group Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Education categories.
Survey of academic libraries, chiefly in the United States and Canada, on their use of classroom response systems (clickers); whiteboards, tablets, and other presentation aids; internet technologies such as instant messaging, blogs, wikis, podcasting, photo sharing, online simulations/tutorials, virtual classroom/reality software, virtual reference software, and course management systems; instructional budgets; instructional computer labs; and instructional furniture.
Ipads In The Library
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Author : Joel A. Nichols
language : en
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Release Date : 2013-06-13
Ipads In The Library written by Joel A. Nichols and has been published by Libraries Unlimited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Looking for a programming guide for computer tablet use in the library setting? This book provides detailed plans and instructions with specific literacy goals for child, teen, and adult audiences—exactly what librarians seeking to integrate iPad and other tablet use into their programs need. Tablet computers are fast becoming a ubiquitous technology. These devices also represent a unique opportunity for librarians and teachers because they are relatively affordable, easy to configure and maintain, and highly adaptable. Written by a practicing digital literacy instruction librarian who is also a trained children's librarian, this book offers 50 practical programming scenarios that librarians can use to integrate iPads or other tablet devices into their programming, offering different plans for toddlers and pre-K child, school-aged patrons, teenagers, adults, and even seniors. The plans provide easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and are designed to be easily adaptable to serve specific audiences. The book serves as a unique resource that helps librarians address digital literacy and bridge the digital divide by focusing on—and catering to—the needs of many age groups. Author Joel A. Nichols also provides annotated lists of apps that present librarians new to tablet computing simple and effective ways of integrating an iPad into their programs.
Academic Library Computer Technology Benchmarks
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Academic Library Computer Technology Benchmarks written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Academic libraries categories.
Academic Library Computer Technology Benchmarks looks at the computer use and purchasing plans of academic libraries worldwide. The report examines plans for workstations, laptops, netbooks, tablet computer, smartphones and other forms of computer technology. The nearly 200 page report also looks at IT staffing levels in libraries, and the relationship between library and general college IT departments, especially in the area of purchasing decision making. In addition to examining the crucial issue of laptops vs fixed workstations, and the report looks at how libraries are responding to the challenges of mobile computing, and how they are teaching patrons to use these and other library technology.