This slideshow was presented at the Illinois Education & Technology Conference in Springfield on November 16, 2011. It highlights the Chicago Public Schools "iPads in the Library" Mobilary program.

1. iPads in the Library:
Making It Work in YOUR Library!
Lisa Perez
Chicago Public Schools Dept of Libraries
Illinois Education & Technology Conference
November 17, 2011

2. Where are
Fully
Integrated
Some
you in using
mobile
devices
Dabbling
On the
sidelines
devices in
your library?

3. Why iPads?

4. About our grant
http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/ipads

5. Selecting winners:
Quality of Plan
Assessment/Eval
uation Plan
Alignment to
Standards
Collaboration

6. http://mobilary.wikispaces.com
Program Requirements
Attend three days of ITS-organized trainings
Attend two days of Dept of Libraries-organized trainings
Attend monthly evening one-hour Safari Live webinar meetings
Contribute recommendations of 15 or more apps that support library services
Contribute recommendations of 15 or more eBooks and/or audiobooks that support library services
Contribute to the development of guidelines for the selection of iPad-related digital resources that support the
library program
Contribute to the development of recommendations for best practices in circulating iPads and in cataloging
resources in SOAR and other integrated library systems
Assist in the creation of one Animoto video and one full-motion video showcasing students using iPads in the
library. Secure necessary student photo-release forms
Participate in a culminating showcase event sponsored by ITS and the Dept of Libraries
Complete a culminating survey at the conclusion of the Mobilary program
Present at the Dept of Libraries Back-to-School event (optional)

7. Creating a community
of learners

8. Chase Elementary
School
http://animoto.com/play/eJ9kKwDjUDs0YV2qvxjcMQ

9. Purchasing
Use Your District’s
Buying Procedures
Image: http://mywebmastertips.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mouse-with-dollar-sign.jpg

10. First-Time Set Up in the Library
https://mobilary.wikispaces.com/ipadfirstsetup

11. Bretford
Charging/Syncing
Carts

12. Cases
Color-coding
Number iPads on
wall paper
Use table-top bins?
Other options?

13. Volume Purchasing
Program - VPP

14. Pros/Cons of VPP
for Librarians
Pros: Ease of managing apps on many devices,
cost savings, good to support research-related
resources
Cons: Librarians rarely would want to buy 20
copies of the same book apps, iBooks do not
provide savings, need for various syncing groups

15. Our Diigo Group
http://groups.diigo.com/group/cpsipadlibrarians

16. Free Apps:
Productivity

17. Free Apps:
Research

18. Assessing Your
Apps: Our rubric
https://mobilary.wikispaces.com/apprubric

19. Student
Contracts
https://mobilary.wikispaces.com/studentcontractsipads

20. Setting
Up
Centers

21. Namaste Elementary School
http://animoto.com/play/m3j058vvnOnzSOJH0Eh1DA

22. Where does
cataloguing fit in
all of this?

23. eBooks vs Book apps
What’s the difference?

24. Free eBooks
ICDL
Free Books
Google Books
& more
Make your own ePub books, too
*Book Creator app
*Creative Book Builder

25. Peripherals to Maximize
Teaching Effectiveness

26. Assessing Your Success
How do iPads impact learning in the library?
How do iPads expand library resources?
How do iPads impact collaboration?
How do iPads support production of learning artifacts?
How do iPads expand assessment options?
How do iPads promote equity?
How do iPads boost technology skills?
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/02/apple_announces_ipad_2_with_new_design_faster_a5_processor.htm
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27. Contact Me:
Lisa Perez
leperez1@cps.edu
Twitter: @leperez1