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iPads in Library Programming: Practical Strategies for Public Librarians
Public Library Association ConferenceGettysburg, PA
2012
Joel NicholsTechmobile ManagerFree Library of Philadelphianicholsj@freelibrary.org
Scope
• Reasons to consider iPads or other tablets• Drawbacks• Program plans for:
• Young children, • School age, • Teen, and• Senior audiences
• App Selection
Why iPads?
Flexibility.
Easy to use
Multitouch
Intuitive
Physical Manipulation of Digital Worlds
They are books!
Cost
iPad $499
iPod Touch $299
iOs and Hardware Integration
• Seamless photo/video formats
• Apps that use acelerometer, both cameras
• Any app from the store will run predictably
Popularity
34 million iPads sold (Aug 2012)
Named Top Gadget of the Year by Endgadget, Time, others
Name recognition, high interest
Limitations
• No Flash (as in Adobe Flash)
• Websites can be frustrating
• Reliant on robust wi-fi in many cases
• Evil Apple Empire
Face Game
Built-in Sample
Classroom Visit
The Moon
Graphing Pollution
Video 101
Action Figure Party
Crafter’s Digital Portfolio
Virtual Museum Visits
Tips and Best Practices• Use iTunes to manage the devices• Use one iTunes account to manage your branch iPads. Pay for
an app once and use it on all your devices. • Use security settings to disable the app store, and to disable
the ability to delete or download apps during programs. SettingsGeneralAboutRestrictions.
• Avoid putting your own personal accounts on these apps: mail, Facebook, twitter, etc.
• Be flexible. Let patrons request different apps and try and test them out. See what works, and don’t be afraid to let these go wild a bit, in how you, other staff or patrons might want to use them.
App Selection Tips