title: Assessment of an iPad Loan Program in an Academic Medical Library: A Case Study.
abstract: An academic medical library expanded its iPad loan service to multiple campus libraries and conducted an assessment of the service. iPads loaded with medical and educational apps were loaned for two-week checkouts from five library campus locations. Device circulation statistics were tracked and users were invited to complete an online survey about their experience. Data were gathered and analyzed for 11 months. The assessment informed the library on how best to adapt the service, including what resources to add to the iPads, and the decision to move devices to campuses with more frequent usage.
authors.affiliation: a Medical Sciences Library , Texas A&M University , College Station , Texas , USA.
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shurtz
authors.forename: Robin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sewell
authors.forename: T Derek
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Halling
authors.forename: Becky
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McKay
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pepper
mesh_terms: D022126:Access to Information; D034201:Computers, Handheld / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D007993:Libraries, Medical; D063731:Mobile Applications; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013781:Texas; D014495:Universities
keywords: Assessment; circulation data; e-readers; ipads; surveys; tablets