Slides for our Mass. Library System e-readerpalooza workshops, spring 2011.

1. iOS for e-readers
iPads, iPod Touch, iPhones
Scott Kehoe, Advisor - Technology Specialist
Massachusetts Library System (MLS), Waltham, Mass.
866-627-7228 x308 / scott@masslibsystem.org / www.masslibsystem.org
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2. iOS?
who?
what?
operating system (e.g., Windows, OS X, Android)
runs: iPads, iPod Touches, iPhones
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3. iPad Pros for Libraries
runs OverDrive via wifi, no syncing with computer
patrons who own, do not need a separate e-reader
name recognition = marketing
multi-use devices, not just an e-reader
K-12 & Academics already adopting for classrooms
iBooks app for multimedia ePub & PDF “books”
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4. iPad Cons for Libraries
Cost - $499 (iPad 2 - retail, new)
iPod Touch - $229
iPhone - $49 (3GS) / $199 / $299 plus monthly contract
more device than you’re willing to support
One device / one account, must have an iTunes account
-use iTunes gift cards instead of credit cards
not made to be a multi-user product
-can not fully lock down device
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