iTouch & Go: Funding Innovation in the UH Libraries
1. iTouch and Go Funding Innovation in the UH Libraries Rachel Vacek and Robin Dasler University of Houston Libraries Internet Librarian October 27, 2009
3. E-Readers READ posters Library Green Initiative “ History of UH” Stationary Librarian trading cards Disciplinary Professional Organization Membership for Subject Librarians Finals Mania Cougar Social Media Showcase Staff Outreach Program SPARKY Awards Learning Commons Video Contest Branding Campaign Library Commercials on the Student Video Network
14. For more info Robin Dasler Science & Mathematics Librarian University of Houston [email_address] Rachel Vacek Web Services Coordinator University of Houston www.rachelvacek.com [email_address] Photo by Rachel Vacek Photo by Cindi Trainor
Hinweis der Redaktion
iTouch and Go
A. brief overview of microgrant program 1. started by Strategic Directions Implementation Committee 2. how they work i. grants </= $2000 ii. one year term
B. project logistics 1. why ipod? 2. 8 ipod touches (5 assigned, 3 for checkout) 3. what we hoped to accomplish
C. how we did it (how we actually conducted the project) 1. training 2. survey 3. follow-up video interviews
D. reactions 1. &quot;does everything&quot; (Andrea) 2. &quot;keep up with email&quot; (Nora) 3. &quot;read up on candidates on the fly&quot; (Damon) 4. &quot;professional development&quot; (Miranda)
E. outcomes/where we're going from here 1. purchasing iPods/netbooks 2. student app projects 3. other microgrant - eReaders
II. successes and pitfalls A. what went right 1. bolstered mobile confidence 2. encouraged trying new things
B. lessons learned 1. can't assume level of familiarity 2. mobile means different things to different people 3. technology is personal (sense of ownership)
III. similar program at your own library A. Talk to your library administration B. It doesn't have to be expensive! 1. just buy one 2. consortiums 3. engraveable - unique donor opportunity