1. City of Canada Bay Library ServicesRoving Reference using iPads

2. Roving Reference using iPads 3. Roving Reference using iPadsWhy Roving ReferenceBrief HistoryApps and InterfacesChallenges 4. Roving Reference using iPadsWhy Roving Reference No Reference Desk Staff are always asked enquiries when walking orshelving in the collection areas Inspired by the idea during previous referencemeetings and seminars Need mobile devices for answering enquiries 5. Roving Reference using iPadsBrief HistoryDecided in November 2011 to trial RovingReferenceMet with IT for advise on mobile devicesTrial of Samsung Galaxy and Apple iPadIndividual and small group trainings in how touse the mobile devices 6. Roving Reference using iPadsBrief History (continued)iPad selected after 2 months trialReceived 6 iPads from our IT Department touseDrafted procedure and policySelection of apps and short cuts 7. Roving Reference using iPads 8. Roving Reference using iPadsApps / ShortcutsCatalogues:City of Canada Bay Library Catalogue (OPAC)National Library appState Library appOverdrive Media ConsoleWheeler (Blue fire) 9. Roving Reference using iPadsApps / Shortcuts (continued)General Reference:City of Canada Bay Council webpageGoogle SearchGoogle MapTransport Info 10. Roving Reference using iPadsApps / Shortcuts (continued)General Reference: (continued) Find Legal Answers Drug Info @your library Wikipedia 11. Roving Reference using iPadsApps / Shortcuts (continued)Reader Advisory:Good Reads appGood Reading MagazineFantastic FictionWhich Book 12. iPad interface 13. Roving Reference using iPadsChallenges:o Less reference enquiries from clientso Security concerns and handling procedureso Willingness of staff to adapt to new technologiesand work routineso Size of library 14. Roving Reference using iPadsThe End