This document summarizes findings from a study conducted by Dr. Graham Walton and Liz Waller on bring-your-own-device (BYOD) technology use at the University of York and Loughborough University libraries. The study found that laptops, tablets, and smartphones were commonly used devices, with laptops being used more for academic purposes and smartphones more for social media. It also found that most students agreed they could access required software and a computer when needed. A SCONUL survey of 23 libraries found that the number of technology-enabled study spaces increased significantly from 2009-2012 as libraries equipped more spaces with wireless access and power outlets to support BYOD. The document concludes that libraries need flexible learning spaces that continue

1. Dr Graham Walton, Head of Library Planning and Resources at
Loughborough University and Liz Waller, Head of Information
Services at the University of York
BETT, London 24th January 2014

2. Introduction
Who we are
SCONUL and the Design
Award
SCONUL statistics
York & Loughborough
study on BYOD
With permission University of Exeter
Library

3. BYOD technologies used
 Laptops
 York 65%
 Loughborough 33%
 Tablets
 York 12%
 Loughborough 10%
 Smart phones
 York 80%
 Loughborough 55%
With permission University of York
Library

4. BYOD and fixed IT use
 Fixed PCs
 York 66% academic 10% social
 Loughborough 90% academic 10% social
 Laptops
 York 90% academic 50% social
 Loughborough 90% academic 70% social
 Tablets
 York 20% academic 35% social
 Loughborough 15% academic 33% social
 Smart phones
 York 20% academic 80% social
 Loughborough 25% academic 95% social
With permission University of West of
Scotland Library

5. Availability of software
 York 80% agree that they
can access software
required from fixed IT
 York 70% agree that they
can access software
required from thin client
 Loughborough 90% agree
they can access software
required from fixed IT With permission Kingston University
Library

6. Availability of PCs
 York 50% agree they can
access PC when required
 Loughborough 40%
agree they can access PC
when required
With permission University of
Loughborough Library

7. Results from SCONUL survey
• About the statistics
o 23 libraries selected
(including all Design Award
Winners 2013)
o Trends from from 2009/10 to
2011/12
o Looked at Total Study Spaces,
Open Access Workstations,
Spaces with Wireless
Connections, Spaces with
Fixed Network Connections
With permission Christ Church
Canterbury University Library

8. Overview 09/10-10/11 “sample”
 Sector has seen a small rise in the number of
study spaces
 Nature of study space provision has changed
more radically
 Total number of spaces which might be
described as “IT enabled” has increased
dramatically by 44.28%
 Trend has been to equip more study spaces
with IT – by providing “fixed IT and wireless
coverage with power
 Drop in network connections but no wireless -
massive 77.38%
 Spaces with wireless coverage might be even
higher now – change in criteria for reporting
 Even so 113% increse in spaces with network
coverage - showing move to supporting BYOD.
With permission University of
Loughborough Library

9. Design Award Libraries and technology
 Lots of different models of management
 Access to technology central to all in
design and service delivery
 Library staff are involved strategically in
the integration of IT
 Wireless is ubiquitous, providing power
is a challenge
 BYOD is on the increase
 Student support model varies, though
Libraries in the front line
 Limited work on future support for
BYOD
With permission Queens University
Belfast Library

10. Summary: Creating flexible learning spaces
 Learning space is important!
 Learning spaces are being planned with delivery of
services and resources through IT
 BYOD is on the increase
 What is the device to follow – smartphones not being
used for academic purposes, nor tablets
 Issue seems to be portability of the favourite device –
the laptop – this will change! But is this all?
 Our spaces need to be generously equipped with
wireless and power
 Power – how do we deliver in a flexible environment?
 Our flexibility of design can be challenged by the
continuing demand for fixed IT
 We need to be in touch with the students, to
understand their current needs and anticipate those of
the future
With permission University of York
Library

11. Questions?