title: Assessing user preferences for e-readers and tablets.
abstract: Librarians purchased 12 e-readers and six tablets to provide patrons the opportunity to experiment with the latest mobile technologies. After several train-the-trainer sessions, librarians shared device information with the broader health sciences community. Devices were cataloged and made available for a two-week checkout. A limited number of books and applications (apps) were preloaded for all the devices, and patrons were allowed to download their own content. Each tablet has Google Books, iBooks, Kindle, and Nook apps available to allow choice in reading e-books. Upon return, patrons were asked to complete a ten-question survey to determine preferences for device use.
authors: Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-5890, USA. jeanne.leber@utah.edu
authors: Jeanne M
authors: JM
authors: Le Ber
authors: Nancy T
authors: NT
authors: Lombardo
authors: Amy
authors: A
authors: Honisett
authors: Peter Stevens
authors: PS
authors: Jones
authors: Alice
authors: A
authors: Weber
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007993:Libraries, Medical; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires