iPad Lending Program
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The document describes James P. Adams Library's iPad lending program. It provides details on circulating iPads for student and faculty use, as well as resources available through the iPads like ebooks, educational apps, and iWorks. The program aims to engage students and keep the library on the forefront of technology. Assessment of circulation statistics and user surveys will help evaluate the program and identify next steps. The benefits include supporting 21st century learning and developing students' technology skills.
iPad Lending Program
- 1. iPad Lending Program@ James P. Adams Library Kieran Ayton, MLIS
- 2. Tablet Computers Pew Research Center Report shows 11% of U.S. adults now own a tablet computer 81% of tablet owners have an iPad Tablet Revolution Report Tablet Revolution Graphs http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/student_ipad_acu-4f186f4-intro.jpg
- 3. BYOD Era Bring Your Own Device Pearson Foundation’s Second Annual Survey on Students and Tablets found that tablet computer ownership has tripled among college students Pearson Study Link http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/student_ipad_acu-4f186f4-intro.jpg
- 4. Virtual Bookshelf PDF Course Readings Free out of copyright classics Kindle eBooks with Kindle App for iPad eBrary eBooks using Bluefire & eBrary Apps http://www.technobuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/new-ipad-books-touch-200x200.jpg
- 5. Educational Apps http://ipad-site.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/student-ipad.jpg
- 6. Educational Apps Reed College iPad Study http://www.techwow.com/how-ipad-is-changing-the-education-arena/
- 7. iWorks Microsoft Office not available for iPads Alternative is iWorks, Apple’s own version of Microsoft Office
- 8. Volume Purchase Program Apple allows Businesses and Educational Institutions to purchase multiple copies of the same app at once Discount for making multiple purchases Apple Purchase Program Link http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lr5oh1zuMZ1qhp5s4.png
- 9. Program Basis Setting Up a Library iPad Program: Guidelines For Success By Sara Q. Thompson From: College & Research Libraries News April 2011 Article Link http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2010/7/8/1278596913959/Apple-iPad--006.jpg
- 10. iPad Checkouts iPads stored and checked out in Reserves area Patrons sign loan agreement Students = in house circulation Faculty & Staff = 1 week checkout http://crln.acrl.org/content/72/4/212/F1.expansion.html
- 11. iPad Checkins Users return iPads and fill out 3 Question Survey iPad is restored to pre-checkout state by “erasing all content and settings” and syncing to the library’s iTunes Account http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/03/ipad2hands9ssssss.jpg
- 12. Q: How Do We Engage With Students? A: Use iPad as an outreach device to engage students with the library’s social media presence http://www.sitebakery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Social-Media-collage.png
- 13. Implementation 1. Promote via email, website, and social media 2. Advertise in Anchor and Library Newsletter 3. Create display of several “locked down” iPads in main level of library & hold drop in sessions during Wed. free periods http://wpcdn1.padgadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ipad-release.jpg
- 14. Think Outside of the Box http://kellyannbean.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pasapple060210a_124399c.jpg
- 15. Assessment & Next Steps 3 Question User Survey when iPads are returned Analyze circulation statistics Hold focus groups Use iPads in Library Instruction Classes http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9rYUcRMmqp8/TcLud4hbqbI/AAAAAAAAA9g/gzHgFamfazg/s1600/checkBkLogo.png
- 16. Program Benefits Adams Library is at forefront of a 21st century technology Students gain exposure to collaborative learning tools Students learn essential technology skills to be competitive in the workforce http://www.eschoolnews.com/files/2012/04/mobile_learning.jpg
- 17. Additional Resources Foote, C. (2010). Checking Out the iPad. Multimedia & Internet@Schools, 17(6), 17-19. Shurtz, S., Halling, T., & McKay, B. (2011). Assessing User Preferences to Circulate iPads in an Academic Medical Library. Journal Of Electronic Resources In Medical Libraries, 8(4), 311-324. doi:10.1080/15424065.2011.626342