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.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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14. Think Outside of the Box
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15. Assessment &
Next Steps
 3 Question User Survey when
iPads are returned
 Analyze circulation statistics
 Hold focus groups
 Use iPads in Library Instruction Classes
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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

18. Slideshare:
www.slideshare.net/kieran_ayton