Title of Presentation
Presentation Type
Presentation
Conference Track
Other
Description
Tablets present many opportunities to enhance and increase library instruction, but it is unclear if library databases can rise to the challenge of tablet use. In our study, we used an iPad and tested the functionality of specific tasks that may be used in a library instruction setting: presentation of the page, access to multimedia content, database specific tools, email full text, and separate app/installation requirements. This session will explore the nitty gritty of using tablets for library instruction, leading to a better understanding of the future of mobile tablet classrooms
Start Date
7-2-2014 10:00 AM
End Date
7-2-2014 12:00 PM
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/24687
Subjects
Databases -- Evaluation, Academic libraries -- Information retrieval, iPad (Computer), Multimedia communications, Library orientation
The Mobile Playground: Can Databases and iPads Play Nice?
Tablets present many opportunities to enhance and increase library instruction, but it is unclear if library databases can rise to the challenge of tablet use. In our study, we used an iPad and tested the functionality of specific tasks that may be used in a library instruction setting: presentation of the page, access to multimedia content, database specific tools, email full text, and separate app/installation requirements. This session will explore the nitty gritty of using tablets for library instruction, leading to a better understanding of the future of mobile tablet classrooms
