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