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| author | Sharpe, Paul A. |
| author_facet | Sharpe, Paul A. Sharpe, Paul A. |
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| contents | Circulating Laptops: Lessons Learned in an Academic Library Sharpe, Paul A. Academic Libraries Laptop Computers Library Services Problems Research Universities Laptops have become ubiquitous in academic libraries, as has the practice of circulating laptops for student use. Several studies have analyzed the how-to of loaning laptops, and a number of surveys have focused on how they are being used. However, little has been written of the practical lessons learned; the trial and error of those on the frontlines in academic libraries. The pitfalls of wireless networks, battery life, high demand, and brutal usage make offering such a popular service challenging. The experiences of the University of Houston's M.D. Anderson Library, while possibly not typical, provide a snapshot of the pitfalls involved in making laptop circulation successful. |
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| institution | ERIC Institute of Education Sciences |
| language | en |
| publishDate | 2009 |
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| spellingShingle | Circulating Laptops: Lessons Learned in an Academic Library Sharpe, Paul A. Academic Libraries Laptop Computers Library Services Problems Research Universities Circulating Laptops: Lessons Learned in an Academic Library Sharpe, Paul A. Academic Libraries Laptop Computers Library Services Problems Research Universities Laptops have become ubiquitous in academic libraries, as has the practice of circulating laptops for student use. Several studies have analyzed the how-to of loaning laptops, and a number of surveys have focused on how they are being used. However, little has been written of the practical lessons learned; the trial and error of those on the frontlines in academic libraries. The pitfalls of wireless networks, battery life, high demand, and brutal usage make offering such a popular service challenging. The experiences of the University of Houston's M.D. Anderson Library, while possibly not typical, provide a snapshot of the pitfalls involved in making laptop circulation successful. |
| title | Circulating Laptops: Lessons Learned in an Academic Library |
| topic | Academic Libraries Laptop Computers Library Services Problems Research Universities |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ858308 |