The document discusses adopting an emerging technology at Adams Library. It analyzes file formats, cross-platform compatibility, and utility of different devices. It considers the growing Android market and ensuring user security. It proposes a pilot program for staff and students to assess the technology, including workshops and online multimedia materials. The goal is skill sharing to help meet student needs with the most impactful near-term technology.

1. Adopting an Emerging
Technology at Adams Library
Brendan Ryan

2. 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?

3. 1. File Formats
2. Cross-platform
compatibility
3. Utility

4. .azw
File formats

5. CROSS-PLATFORM

6. UTILITY

7. 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

8. Security
Ensure that user credentials are not
comprised
1. Google Account
1.Email, Calendar, Payment
information for Google Play or
other App markets
2. Kobo Account

9. Pilot Program
Give staff and student workers
an opportunity to assess the
technology

10. 1. Peer to Peer
2. At other facilities on
campus
Workshops 3. Among faculty,
staff, and students
1. LibGuides
Online
Multimedia 2. Snapguide
Materials 3. Text and email
line

11. Skill Sharing

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