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Anderson, Sean; Weatherbee, Sue – Computers in Libraries, 2012
The 21st-century student is highly technological. In order to encourage and enable the technologically advanced students, the authors wanted to develop a technology equipment service in the library at Texas A&M University-Commerce. They had an idea of what they wanted to accomplish but were unsure of how to get started. They started a small…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Academic Libraries, Library Automation, Library Development
Eichenlaub, Naomi; Gabel, Laine; Jakubek, Dan; McCarthy, Graham; Wang, Weina – Computers in Libraries, 2011
The year 2010 saw a major revolution in tablet technology with the introduction of the Apple iPad. Curious about the potential of this new technology for libraries, a group of librarians at Ryerson University in Toronto seized an opportunity to investigate the emerging role of the tablet in the daily academic lives of students. The group found…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Technology Integration, Academic Libraries, Technology Uses in Education
Kendall, Susan; Nino, Mary; Stewart, Sandra – Computers in Libraries, 2010
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a joint co-managed library of the San Jose Public Library and the San Jose State University Library, located in San Jose, California, the capital of Silicon Valley. Working in this merged public and academic environment, the authors find that the uses of technology transcend the differences and enhance…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Information Technology, Library Automation
Hyatt, Jason; Craig, Angela – Computers in Libraries, 2009
Outreach occurs systemwide at Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County (PLCMC). All branches are involved in reaching their surrounding neighborhoods and patrons. Under the guidance of the outreach manager, the outreach department provides support for these efforts and also offers focused programming via 12 staff members. The department is…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, Public Libraries, Outreach Programs, Information Technology