Using tablets and apps in libraries / Elizabeth Willse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Willse, Elizabeth, 1978- author.

Series:

Library technology essentials ; no. 11.

Library technology essentials ; 11

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tablet computers--Library applications.

Tablet computers.

Web applications in libraries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (157 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham [Maryland] : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Over 52 million tablet devices were sold during the fourth quarter of 2012 and sales are predicted to continue to increase in years to come. These lightweight mobile computing devices are quickly becoming an integral part of patrons' everyday lives. Libraries are responding by incorporating them into their programs and services. Using Tablets and App in Libraries outlines how libraries can support this new BYOD (bring your own device) culture including offering app events and instruction, installing mounted tablets within the library, offering tablet lending programs, initiating tablet trainin

Contents:

An introduction to tablets and apps

Getting started with tablets and apps

Tools and applications

Library examples and case studies

Step-by-step library projects for tablets and apps

Tips and tricks

Future trends.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

979-82-16-34323-3

1-4422-4391-0