The Kobo Vox for Academic Library Circulation
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Adopting an Emerging Technology at Adams
LibraryBrendan Ryan
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Analysis
1.What area will we need to be familiar with as staff to meet student needs?
2.What device would best complement our collections as currently constituted?
3.What technology is likely to have the most near-term impact on higher education?
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2. Cross-platform compatibility
1. File Formats
3. Utility
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File formats.azw
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CROSS-PLATFORM
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UTILITY
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1. Accepts ePub format
2. Is able to sync with a personal
Dropbox
3. Good PDF reading apps are readily
available in app markets
4. Android based OS
1. The market for Android apps is
rapidly growing
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SecurityEnsure that user credentials are not comprised1. Google Account
1.Email, Calendar, Payment information for Google Play or other App markets
2. Kobo Account
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Pilot Program
Give staff and student workers an opportunity to assess the technology
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Online Multimedia Materials
1. LibGuides
2. Snapguide
3. Text and email
line
Workshops
1. Peer to Peer2. At other facilities
on campus3. Among faculty,
staff, and students
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Skill Sharing
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