MOBILES TABLETS AND PADS Will Reid Liverpool John

MOBILES, TABLETS AND PADS Will Reid Liverpool John Moores University Libraries Together 2012

Introduction � Background �M Libraries Project � Web 2. 0 Libraries Project � Shamed i. Pad Fan � NOWAL Event December 2011

Multi uses � � http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Xc. Iw. XVKQjs Q http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=s. CCKGvzj 1 N Y&feature=related

The figures � � Why bother… Over half of global internet access is through mobile devices (CILIP 2012) Tablets largest growing devices 115% increase in ownership Speed of change…

The figures � LJMU spot surveys � 90 -100% have internet capable phones � 82 -91%capable of wifi � 79%claim internet via phone normal practice

LJMU Experience � � � Roving Project management Blackboard app Mobile Support Forum Staff loan scheme http: //www. youtube. com/watch? feature=player_embed ded&v=l 4 g. Qr. NE 9 HGo

The apps � � � � � Blackboard -5063 downloads Public Library EBSCO Host Slideshare Dropbox Garage. Band TED Itunesu http: //www. youtube. com/watch? feature=player_embedded&v=l 4 g. Qr. NE 9 H Go

The Tips � � � � Make sure it’s for a strategic purpose Consult users Evaluate and evaluate…. Watch the apps Work with suppliers to meet your needs Tell them! Enjoy! http: //www. youtube. com/watch? feature=player_embedded&v=l 4 g Qr. NE 9 HGo

Useful links � � � http: //www. onlinecollege. org/2011/09/05/20 -coolest-ipad-ideas-for-yourlibrary/ http: //www. slideshare. net/slideshow/embed_code/11923132#btn. Previous http: //images. apple. com/education/docs/IOS_5_Education_Deployment_ Guide. pdf http: //www. alatechsource. org/blog/2012/03/continuing-the-conversationintegrating-ipads-and-tablet-computers-into-library-service http: //www. delicious. com/stacks/view/BQKY 4 C

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