Tablet Computers in the Academic Library

Tablet Computers in the Academic Library
Author: Rebecca K. Miller
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2014-03-03
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 083891196X

This roundup of the latest discussions on the topic is a relevant prism through which readers can discover ways to improve reference and instructional services at all academic libraries.

The Survey of the Use of Tablet Computers by Academic & Special Libraries

The Survey of the Use of Tablet Computers by Academic & Special Libraries
Author: Primary Research Group
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2013
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1574402323

This special 78-page report looks closely at how academic and special libraries are using tablet computers. It helps librarians and information technology personnel to answer such questions as: what type of libraries are using tablets? What are they using them for? Which library departments are benefiting most from tablet use? Which brands of tablet are most popular? What are buying plans for the future? What stock of tablets do libraries have and how fast do they plan to expand this stock? How have tablets affected their ebook acquisition plans? What kind of apps do they use or develop for their tablets? Do they loan out tablets to patrons? On what terms? How long can patrons borrow them? Have they had losses due to theft? What is their overall budget for tablets and app development?

Academic Library Use of eBooks

Academic Library Use of eBooks
Author: Primary Research Group
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2014
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1574403087

This 165-page international study looks closely at how academic libraries are using eBooks. It helps librarians to answer questions such as: how fast is eBook spending growing? Which eBook purchasing models are growing fastest? Subscription models that allow unlimited access” pay per view models? Outright ownership? Other models? What percentage of eBook purchases are through consortia? What percentage direct from publishers? What percentage through aggregators? The report also gives detailed data on spending on various major players such as OverDrive, ebrary, EBSCO, Baker & Taylor, EBL and many others. It's particularly rich on data about eBook purchases from academic presses. The study also looks at the growth of tablet computing in academic libraries, at the use of eBooks in course reserve, at purchases of eDirectories and eTextbooks, and other issues in academic library eBook purchasing and deployment.

Survey of Academic Library Plans for Computer Workstations, Personal Computers, Laptops and other Computing Devices

Survey of Academic Library Plans for Computer Workstations, Personal Computers, Laptops and other Computing Devices
Author: Primary Research Group
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2013
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1574402498

The 160+ page study examines the purchasing plans of academic libraries for key computing infrastructure including plans for fixed workstations, personal computers, laptops, netbooks, tablets and other computing devices. The report helps to answer questions such as: how are libraries and their sometime patrons in college information technology departments allocating funds among different types of computing devices? How has the mobile computing revolution affected plans for fixed workstation purchasing? What percentage of students use their own computers in the library and what percentage of them use the library’s computers? What computer brands do libraries prefer? What are the official and real replacement cycles for computers? How many computers are reserved for staff use alone? To what extent are libraries concentrating computing resources in “information commons” or technology centers? What is the future or such centers? What are their budgets? How much are libraries allocating to computer and information literacy? How effective are these policies.

Redesigning the College Library Building, 2014 Edition

Redesigning the College Library Building, 2014 Edition
Author: Primary Research Group
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2013
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1574402668

This 220+ page report looks closely at the capital spending plans and building renovation/construction policies of academic libraries, predominantly in the USA and Canada. The study covers capital spending and space allocation plans with highly detailed data on recent library spending and future plans for the construction or renovation of library cafes, seating space, lighting, atriums, classroom space, information commons and other technology-oriented spaces, group study space, storage space, collection space, rooftop space, offices, meeting spaces and auditoriums, entrances and exits, restrooms, gardens and other outdoor spaces, artwork, windows, space and facilities for special collections, performance space, space intended for library applications for specific academic departments and other forms of library space and special features. In addition, the report looks at other forms of capital spending such as plans for library furniture, workstations,information technology and more. The study also presents extensive data on sources of funding for renovations and new construction as well as data on how renovations have been received by the target audience. Redesigning the College Library Building, 2014 Edition also examines special purpose investments in energy saving technology, enhancements to natural light and soundproofing, among others. Data is broken out for public and private colleges, by size and type of college, and by college tuition level.

The Survey of Academic Libraries, 2014-15 Edition

The Survey of Academic Libraries, 2014-15 Edition
Author: Primary Research Group
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2014
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1574402935

The Survey of Academic Libraries, 2014-15 Edition looks closely at key benchmarks for academic libraries in areas such as spending for books and e-books, deployment and pay rates for student workers, use of tablet computers, cloud computing and other new technologies, database licensing practices, and much more. The study includes detailed data on overall budgets, capital budgets, salaries and materials spending, and much more of interest to academic librarians and their suppliers. Data in this 200+ page report is broken out by size and type of library for easy benchmarking.

Tablet Computers in School Libraries and Classrooms

Tablet Computers in School Libraries and Classrooms
Author: Heather Moorefield-Lang
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2014-05-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838912133

This succinct e-book speaks directly to librarians and educators working with young people, pointing the way towards intelligent, constructive use of tablets to attain educational goals.

Emerging Technologies for Academic Libraries in the Digital Age

Emerging Technologies for Academic Libraries in the Digital Age
Author: LiLi Li
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2009-01-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 178063000X

This book is written to promote academic strategic management and envision future innovations for academic library resources, services and instructions in the digital age. It provides academic executives, consultants, instructors, IT specialists, librarians, LIS students, managers, trainers and other professionals with the latest information for developing trends of emerging technologies applied to student-centred and service-oriented academic learning environments. This book explores various fields where key emerging technologies may have great implications on academic library information technologies, academic library management, academic library information services, and academic library internal operations. - Reflects most recent emerging technologies which might impact on library administrations, resources, services and instructions - Draws a clear roadmap how and where to monitor emerging technologies which began to emerge under academic library environments - Provides practical and realistic suggestions and solutions how to utilize emerging technologies in academic learning environments

Survey of Tablet Computer Lending Programs in Libraries

Survey of Tablet Computer Lending Programs in Libraries
Author: Primary Research Group
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2014
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1574402986

The 80-page study presents the results of a survey of 42 libraries with tablet lending programs or those just about to implement one. The report gives detailed data and commentary on how the programs were organized, financed and implemented and their impact on patrons and libraries. The report helps its readers to answer questions such as: how many tablets do libraries maintain for loan? Which brands do they prefer and which are they planning to purchase in the future? How much have they spent on their tablet lending programs and plan to spend? Do they load their tablets with apps? If so how do they choose them? How many tablets are lost to theft? Or to negligence or accidents? What is the fine for overdue tablets? What is the length of the lending period? What are the circulation figures for tablets? What has been the impact on other library resources, such as a pre-existing laptop lending program? Or on use of the library’s eBook collection? Which libraries do they view as models and what advice can they offer to peers? What services or training are offered to library patrons about how to use the tablets? Data in the report is broken out by library type (public library/public college/private college/special library), by size of library staff, and size of stock of tablet loaned and other variables.

Survey of Academic Library Use of Instructional Technology

Survey of Academic Library Use of Instructional Technology
Author:
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1574401076

Survey of academic libraries, chiefly in the United States and Canada, on their use of classroom response systems (clickers); whiteboards, tablets, and other presentation aids; internet technologies such as instant messaging, blogs, wikis, podcasting, photo sharing, online simulations/tutorials, virtual classroom/reality software, virtual reference software, and course management systems; instructional budgets; instructional computer labs; and instructional furniture.