Targeted Evolution of Embedded Librarian Services: Providing Mobile Reference and Instruction Services Using iPads.
The University at Buffalo Health Sciences Library provides reference and instructional services to support research, curricular, and clinical programs of the University at Buffalo. With funding from an NN/LM MAR Technology Improvement Award, the University at Buffalo Health Sciences Library (UBHSL) purchased iPads to develop embedded reference and educational services. Usage statistics were collected over a ten-month period to measure the frequency of iPad use for mobile services. While this experiment demonstrates that the iPad can be used to meet the library user's needs outside of the physical library space, this article will also offer advice for others who are considering implementing their own program.
a Health Sciences Library , State University of New York at Buffalo , Buffalo , New York , USA.
Elizabeth
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Stellrecht
a Health Sciences Library , State University of New York at Buffalo , Buffalo , New York , USA.
Deborah
D
Chiarella
D034201:Computers, Handheld; D006801:Humans; D016245:Librarians; D007993:Libraries, Medical; D009518:New York; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D024382:Professional Role; D014495:Universities
Education; embedded librarians; iPads; library services; mobile technology