Abstract
Loanable technology in libraries is not a new phenomenon and libraries have for many years made laptops and other items available to students and faculty for their research and class projects. However, tablets are a newer technology that presents new challenges for libraries wishing to loan them to patrons. This article explores the process by which one music and performing arts library implemented a loanable iPad program. Issues regarding setup, device control and management, applications, marketing, and circulation procedures, policies and problems are presented and discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-78 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Music Reference Services Quarterly |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 3 2015 |
Keywords
- academic libraries
- library circulation
- library loans
- music libraries
- technology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Music
- Library and Information Sciences