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The Handheld Library

The Handheld Library. Integrating Handheld Technology in Information Services Super Conference Session 1207 Friday, February 3rd. This is Kurt. Kurt is a typical 11 year old boy. He likes his Converse. And his dog Monty. Kurt LOVES to play his guitar!.

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The Handheld Library

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  1. The Handheld Library Integrating Handheld Technology in Information Services Super Conference Session 1207Friday, February 3rd

  2. This is Kurt.

  3. Kurt is a typical 11 year old boy.

  4. He likes his Converse.

  5. Andhisdog Monty.

  6. KurtLOVEStoplayhisguitar!

  7. In fact, you’re listeningto him right now!

  8. Kurt likes to clown.

  9. And has no idea that he might be at Mohawk

  10. In about 5 years!

  11. BRAINtogo

  12. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk • Background – why pilot handhelds? • Investigation – why a Treo? • Treo Discovery & Project Plan • unexpected bonus of the pilot! • information services • website • mobile reference • Challenges & Successes • Future?

  13. Library @ Mohawk College Strategic Plan Connecting you with the right information at the right time. Kurt A Junior Bash at a public, elementary school in Virgil, Ontario (pop. 2500) Net Generation Students and Libraries Joan K. Lippincott BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Why pilot a handheld device?

  14. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Why not use a Blackberry? “The Treo has features & functionality & flexibilitythat will best compliment the delivery ofexisting information services at the Library @ Mohawk.” Similarities: Product pricing and connectivity plans Features & functionality It really came down to 2 points: Palm “connection” Service @ retail point

  15. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Treo Discovery–Existing Services

  16. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Treo Discovery–Targeted Services • Information Services • IM service • Email service • Phone service • TheBRAIN website • wml website • Mobile reference pilot • Brantford Campus

  17. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Project Plan BRANDING • Information Services • Brantford Pilot • Website • Plan

  18. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Project Plan-Branding • All existing information services had unique names = confusion • Develop existing Library @ Mohawk brand, TheBRAIN • Express the concept of mobility • Intuitive & recognizable to students • Used by all information services

  19. BRAINtogo

  20. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Information Services • Phone service • Cell number vs. College number? • 905.516.9072 • Monday – Friday • 8:30am – 4:30pm

  21. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Information Services • Email service • Communication between Treo & College email server • BRAINtogo@mohawkcollege.ca • Monday – Friday • 8:30am – 4:30pm

  22. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Information Services • IM service • Purchased and installed VeriChat software • BRAINtogo@hotmail.com • BRAINtogo@yahoo.ca • Presently monitored by e-Library staff • 7 days a week • Regular e-Library hours

  23. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Web Site • Existing website not compatible with Treo • Developed wml website • BRAINtogo.mohawkcollege.ca • Needed to review site on other devices

  24. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk • Btg @ Brantford Pilot • Challenges • Successes • Future • Questions

  25. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Brantford Pilot • BRAINtogo@Brantford • When and where • Marketing • Collaboration

  26. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Challenges • Cost: equipment, staffing and time • Conceptual • Infrastructure • User uptake • Content development

  27. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Successes • PDA friendly website – leading the college • Targeted service delivery • Positive feedback • Marketing

  28. BRAINtogoBrought to you by the Library @ Mohawk Future • Extend • Convergence • Training and support • Hotsyncing stations • PDA compatibility

  29. BRAINtogo laurie.morrison@mohawkcollege.ca john.dunn@mohawkcollege.ca

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