itouch & go: funding innovation in the uh libraries
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iTouch and GoFunding Innovation in the UH Libraries
Rachel Vacek and Robin DaslerUniversity of Houston Libraries
Internet LibrarianOctober 27, 2009
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Microgrants: Growing from Strategic Directions
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E-Readers
READ posters
Library Green Initiative
“History of UH”
Stationary
Librarian trading cards
Disciplinary Professional
Organization Membership
for Subject Librarians
Finals ManiaCougar Social
Media Showcase
Staff Outreach Program
SPARKY Awards
Learning CommonsVideo Contest
Branding Campaign
Library Commercials on the Student Video Network
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iPod Touch Microgrant
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Training Survey Interviews
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“It does everything!”
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“It's great to keep in touch.”
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“I only had a few minutes.”
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“I can keep up with the profession.”
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Building apps
But wait, there’s more!
InvestigatingeReaders
Buying iPods or netbooks
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Building mobile confidence • Downloadable apps
• Calendars• Email• Feed readers • Text messaging• Library website• Twitter• Library resources• Reference services• Current trends
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Lessons learned
• Don't assume that library staff are already familiar with mobile devices
• Mobile means different things to different people
• Technology is personal• There will be surprises - one idea can
lead to another
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Bringin’ it home• Implement a microgrant program• Have a discussion with your library
administration• Just buy what your library
can afford• Ask your Friends of the
Library• Vendor sponsorship• Look for opportunities for
collaboration in your • community
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For more info
Robin DaslerScience & Mathematics LibrarianUniversity of [email protected]
Rachel VacekWeb Services Coordinator
University of Houstonwww.rachelvacek.com
Photo by Rachel Vacek
Photo by Cindi Trainor