| Initiative Title | Apple iPads in the Library |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale |
The Apple iPad has the technology to allow the user to download and read books, to listen to audio books, to watch movies and other instructional material, to search the web and college resources and to send and receive email. Due to its small, portable size, it would allow library staff to carry them around and do reference work on the floor, search the catalog, register patrons and perform many other duties without being tied to a desk or computer station. It would also allow staff to become familiar with new technology that we are seeing students use in the library. Checked out to students, the iPad would allow them to access material in many different formats, to research information, to view, edit and create class material and perform other educational activities. Having iPads available in the library would also allow faculty, staff and students the opportunity to have hands-on experiences with new technology. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | Nothing disastrous. Funding the initiative will allow the libraries to improve services to students in the areas of reference support, reader services, and materials support. |
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| Department Goals | Provide access to a full-range of information materials and resources. |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 12/18/2015 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | Medium |
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| Funding Source | Grant Possibility |
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| Created | 05/04/2015 9:56 am |
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| Updated | 05/04/2015 9:56 am |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2010-2015
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With the addition of more electronic research support material, and the increasing numbers of students carrying portable devices, this initiative will allow the libraries to extend traditional services beyond our doors, to mobile devices. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Purchase iPads or other tablets for the libraries |
Library Director |
1 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Increase in reference activities by library faculty and staff, other college faculty, staff and students. |
1 |
| Learn skills in using new technology for faculty, staff and students. |
2 |
| Improve college community members understanding of information technologies. |
3 |
| Support college curriculum, especially developmental reading and the health programs. |
4 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Tracking |
Usage of programs, services, participation can be tracked; demographic information may also be able to be collected. |
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Librarians |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$8,000.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$2,000.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| 12 iPads (6 each campus) |
$6000.00
|
- Information Technology, CIO Office
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| TOTAL: |
$6,000.00 / $0.00 |
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Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| Films on Demand (streaming service) |
$2000.00
/ 2000.00 (1st year)
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| TOTAL: |
$2,000.00 / $2,000.00 |
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Prioritization
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
Assessment
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
| No results found. |