Assessment of an iPad Loan Program in an Academic Medical Library: A Case Study |
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| Authors: | Suzanne Shurtz Robin Sewell T Derek Halling Becky McKay Catherine Pepper |
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| Institution: | 1. Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&2. M University, College Station, Texas, USAsshurtz@library.tamu.edu;4. M University, College Station, Texas, USA;5. Sterling C. Evans Library, Texas A&6. M Health Science Center, Round Rock, Texas, USA |
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| Abstract: | An academic medical library expanded its iPad loan service to multiple campus libraries and conducted an assessment of the service. iPads loaded with medical and educational apps were loaned for two-week checkouts from five library campus locations. Device circulation statistics were tracked and users were invited to complete an online survey about their experience. Data were gathered and analyzed for 11 months. The assessment informed the library on how best to adapt the service, including what resources to add to the iPads, and the decision to move devices to campuses with more frequent usage. |
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| Keywords: | Assessment circulation data e-readers ipads tablets surveys |
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