Dec. 13, 2010
- after meeting with RISLT we decided to work out a plan with Tracy for her librarians to try out our licensed content on these devices (more on that soon)
- Nicole will also contact CQ about IDLA staff and what tasks they could do with the devices
- It was suggested to also contact Nina about AMES staff.
- Nicole updated the signup page for staff loans.
- the group brainstormed ideas for tasks to try on the devices.
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Original planning notes
We started to brainstorm this. Will continue on Dec. 22.
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- maybe we could use a wiki page with a calendar on it for the reservations. People could fill in their own name on certain dates.
- would there be a way to use our event registration system on Wordpress to handle these staff loans?
- who would be responsible for erasing it on return? maybe each person does it themselves... we give them an instruction sheet.
- who would be responsible for setting it up fresh for the next person?
- what happens if they return it late?
- can we send auto-reminders? mail-to-the-future system?
- it would be good if they know who the next person is, so they know who the next person is who is counting on it.
- what if someone decides not to borrow it when they reserved it?
- where do we keep these? should Joanne be the keeper? a special locked cabinet in UX/Barker space? Maybe Tuesdays could be the return day, since Joanne is in UX on Tuesdays.
- If we begin Dec. 7-21, then there are the following slots:
Dec. 21 - Jan 4 (does it matter over the furlough?)
Jan. 4 - 18
Jan. 18 - Feb. 1
Feb. 1 - 15
Feb. 15 - Mar. 1
Mar. 1 - 15
Mar. 15 - 29
Mar. 29 - April 12
April 12 - 26
April 26 - May 10
May 10 - 24
Stop at that point and evaluate how it's going. - That adds up to 12 slots. If we have 2 iPads and 2 Kindles (or 1 Kindle, 1 Nook), then there are 4 devices. That gives 48 staff a chance to borrow something.
Notes taken by Lisa S. on Nov. 22
- to loan: 1 kindle, 1 nook, 2 ipads
- future: new nook, old kindle from nook, maybe samsung galaxy tab
- dec. 13 bring all devices to work with
- Add your information to the loan period for the device you would like to borrow.
- This program will be evaluated in May at the end of semester
- joanne tasks: check all pieces returned, setup mail to future email; charger cord, wipe down screen, resync and ensure all apps still setup
- list of pieces for each device: ipad: charger cord, case for device, microfiber cloth for cleaning the screen
- if they return late should notify joanne and the next person; check
- if no one signed up after you then you can keep the device longer
- mail to the future accounts - will auto send email on certain date: try this one: http://www.lettermelater.com/
- if decide don't want the device after email joanne and update wiki
- joanne task:
- survey gizmo url for follow up - Lisa H.
- make table for signup on this open wiki page: https://wikis-mit-edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/confluence/display/LIBIDEAS/Devices+loans+to+staff