WHAT’S A WIDGET? THE LIBRARY’S MOBILE

DEVICES PROJECTMICHELLE GIESE, REFERENCE & E-RESOURCES LIBRARIAN

Saskatchewan Legislative Library

The Legislative Assembly Service

Why?

What?

To provide training, guidance, and encouragement to staff and enable us to develop our skills and comfort level with mobile devices

In 2013, eleven mobile devices were purchased

Budget of approx $5,000

Which devices were purchased?

Four iPads, 4th genOne iPad mini, 1st genOne iPod touch, 4th genOne Android tablet,

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2One Windows 8 Surface

tabletThree eReaders:

Kobo Glo Kindle 4 Sony Reader PRS T-2

How?

Advice from ITWeb courses on apps

and mobile devicesPurchase of print

manualsMany hours of set up,

study, and practiceCreation of tip sheets

Training sessions with staff in pairs, often two sessions per device about one week apart

Staff meeting app demonstrations

Home use

Current status and next steps?

Continue demonstrating the last device

Gather feedback from Library staff

Write report on staff experiences

Make recommendations

Thanks for listening

The Legislative Assembly Service