{"product_id":"9781442243910","title":"Using Tablets and Apps in Libraries","description":"Over 52 million tablet devices were sold during the fourth quarter of 2012 and sales are predicted to continue to increase in years to come. These lightweight mobile computing devices are quickly becoming an integral part of patrons’ everyday lives. Libraries are responding by incorporating them into their programs and services. Using Tablets and App in Libraries outlines how libraries can support this new BYOD (bring your own device) culture including offering app events and instruction, installing mounted tablets within the library, offering tablet lending programs, initiating tablet training programs for staff, and ways to evaluate and use quality apps. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how you can implement a successful tablet program in your library. Through this comprehensive guide, readers will learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to integrate the potential of tablet technology into existing library programs and staff workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Host a Staff Training Technology Petting Zoo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to provide tablet support and training for your patrons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use tablets in your story time and other children’s programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to circulate tablets in your library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use tablets to promote library services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use tablets in your physical spaces to provide and gather information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154993758448,"sku":"9781442243910","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781442243910_p0.jpg?v=1769904728","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781442243910","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}