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The document discusses how librarians at the UH Libraries used iPod Touch devices to better interact with library users. They realized that focusing on how librarians could use mobile devices, not just users, opened new opportunities. This included partnering with a computer science professor to build a mobile library site and promote student-built apps. The library administration then approved iPods and netbooks for all librarians based on the success of the initial project.

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Librarians using mobile devices

by Rachel Vacek
Unconference, ALA Annual
July 10, 2009

What we did at
the UH Libraries
• Microgrant

• 8 iPod Touch devices

• Librarians checked
them out

• Survey of usage

• Video Interviews

Why?
Instead of
ONLY
focusing on
the mobile needs
of library USERS,
we started to
focus more
on the mobile needs
of LIBRARIANS
to better interact
with library users -
since we know
our users already
use mobile devices!

New
opportunities
& surprising
outcomes

• Partnership with Professor in Computer Science
• Perfect opportunity to build mobile library site and
promote apps built by students
• Library Administration approves iPod Touches and or
netbooks for all librarians

Suggestions
• Write a microgrant or similar detailed proposal

• Look for collaboration opportunities in your community

• Create buy-in with library administration

• Investigate peer libraries using mobiles devices

• Hold a mobile device petting zoo and do training

• Don't be afraid to play!

• Use mobile devices everywhere, and record successes

• Share your experiences

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Librarians Using Mobile Devices

1. Librarians using mobile devices by Rachel Vacek Unconference, ALA Annual July 10, 2009

2. What we did at the UH Libraries • Microgrant • 8 iPod Touch devices • Librarians checked them out • Survey of usage • Video Interviews

3. We decided to broaden our focus

4. Why? Instead of ONLY focusing on the mobile needs of library USERS, we started to focus more on the mobile needs of LIBRARIANS to better interact with library users - since we know our users already use mobile devices!

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