The Handheld Library Integrating Handheld Technology in Information
The Handheld Library Integrating Handheld Technology in Information Services Super Conference Session 1207 Friday, February 3 rd
This is Kurt.
Kurt is a typical 11 year old boy.
He likes his Converse.
And his dog Monty.
Kurt LOVES to play his guitar!
In fact, you’re listening to him right now!
Kurt likes to clown.
And has no idea that he might be at Mohawk
In about 5 years!
BRAINtogo
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk • Background – why pilot handhelds? • Investigation – why a Treo? • Treo Discovery & Project Plan – unexpected bonus of the pilot! – information services – website – mobile reference • Challenges & Successes • Future?
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Why pilot a handheld device? • Library @ Mohawk College Strategic Plan – Connecting you with the right information at the right time. • Kurt – A Junior Bash at a public, elementary school in Virgil, Ontario (pop. 2500) • Net Generation Students and Libraries – Joan K. Lippincott
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Why not use a Blackberry? “The Treo has features & functionality & flexibility that will best compliment the delivery of existing information services at the Library @ Mohawk. ” Similarities: • Product pricing and connectivity plans • Features & functionality It really came down to 2 points: • Palm “connection” • Service @ retail point
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Treo Discovery–Existing Services Phone Email • phone reference service at all five Library @ Mohawk locations • email reference service: askme@mohawkcollege. ca IM Interactive Chat • instant messaging reference service: • virtual reference: librarymohawk@hotmail. com Askthe. BRAIN & librarymohawk@yahoo. ca Browser Pilot • Award winning Library website: The. BRAIN brain. mohawkcollege. ca • mobile reference service at Brantford campus?
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Treo Discovery–Targeted Services • Information Services – IM service – Email service – Phone service • The. BRAIN website – wml website • Mobile reference pilot – Brantford Campus
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Project Plan BRANDING • • Information Services Brantford Pilot Website Plan
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Project Plan-Branding • All existing information services had unique names = confusion • Develop existing Library @ Mohawk brand, The. BRAIN • Express the concept of mobility • Intuitive & recognizable to students • Used by all information services
BRAINtogo
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Information Services • Phone service – Cell number vs. College number? – 905. 516. 9072 – Monday – Friday – 8: 30 am – 4: 30 pm
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Information Services • Email service – Communication between Treo & College email server – BRAINtogo@mohawkcollege. ca – Monday – Friday – 8: 30 am – 4: 30 pm
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Information Services • IM service – Purchased and installed Veri. Chat software – BRAINtogo@hotmail. com – BRAINtogo@yahoo. ca – Presently monitored by e-Library staff – 7 days a week – Regular e-Library hours
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Web Site • • Existing website not compatible with Treo Developed wml website BRAINtogo. mohawkcollege. ca Needed to review site on other devices
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk • Btg @ Brantford Pilot • Challenges • Successes • Future • Questions
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Brantford Pilot • • BRAINtogo@Brantford When and where Marketing Collaboration
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Challenges • • • Cost: equipment, staffing and time Conceptual Infrastructure User uptake Content development
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Successes • • PDA friendly website – leading the college Targeted service delivery Positive feedback Marketing
BRAINtogo Brought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Future • • • Extend Convergence Training and support Hotsyncing stations PDA compatibility
BRAINtogo laurie. morrison@mohawkcollege. ca john. dunn@mohawkcollege. ca
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