ipads in the library: from tech programming to staff productivity
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PLA 2012 Conference on using iPads in the Library, by Joel Nichols, Free Library of PhiladelphiaTRANSCRIPT
iPads in the Library
Joel NicholsTechmobile ManagerFree Library of [email protected]
Poll questions to start
• Poll question: how many of you are already using ipads in your libraries?
• Poll question: how many of you are pretty sure you will be by the end of the year?
TABLET Price O.S. features App store connection
iPad 399-829 iOS 2 cameras, microphone, speakers
iTunes Wi-fi or 3g
iPod touch 199-399 iOS 2 cameras, microphone, speakers
iTunes Wi-fi
Kindle Fire 199 Amazon/Android
Microphone, speakers, Flash
Amazon Wi-fi
Nook TabletNook Color
199169
Android Flash Nook/BN Wi-fi
Galaxy Tab 199-529 Android 2 cameras microphone, speakers, Flash
Android Wi-fi or 3G
Motorola Xoom Android 2 cameras (flash),microphone, speakers, Flash
Wi-fo
eREADER Price - features Store connectionKindle 79-379 Browser;
library booksAmazon Wi-fi or 3G
Nook 99 Library books Barnes & Noble
Wi-fi
Sony Reader 129 Library books; browser; audio playback
Sony Reader Store
Wi-fi
Story Programs
Caveat.
Kamishibai Story
Songs & Noises on Demand
Observe the Moon Program
Observe the Moon Program, again
Book tie-in program
App evaluation
Exploration in app store
Design requirements
Poll question
• How many of you are already doing digital storytelling in your libraries, and how many of you are planning to soon?
Digital Storytelling & Media Creation
audio, video, still pictures and text
APPS: SELECTION
Catalog interface & Roving reference
document programs& share on social media
Exhibition tool
Presentation tool
meetings/conference/travel
Setting up/managing devices
• Same users, same iTunes account for centralized app purchasing and download,
• and to sync them all to the same desktop
“Setting up a library iPad program Guidelines for succes”s by S. Thompson:http://crln.acrl.org/content/72/4/212.full
“Classroom iPod touches & iPads: Dos and Don'ts” by T. Vincent http://learninginhand.com/about/
Additional Resources & Works Cited
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
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 http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/2012/01/04/epic-ipad-digital-storytelling-explain-everything/
Vincent, T. Learning In Hand http://learninginhand.com/do
Apple Educators Group http://adeapps.com/
Boingboing.net Apps for Kids podcast
http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/iPad+Apps
http://www.digitallearningday.org/toolkits/
https://sites.google.com/site/digitalstorytellingwiththeipad/app-tutorialsTiny.cc/nicholsPLA