Access in the Stacks Presentation by Dr. Gary Golden, Library Director of Paul Robeson Library John Gibson, Instructional Technology Specialist

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks Innovation in a Time of Needs Space and evolving computing services in the library. Smaller staff presence. Renovations a necessary obstacle to overcome. The problem of the divide The enhanced services provided virtually via Access in the Stacks

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks Need The primary 2 reasons that we needed to upgrade. Staff shortage –The library has no offices on the lower level, with our entire collection moving there we needed to be able to provide some type of support. New facilities –Our new electronic shelving units provide no instructions, and while very easy to use, this gives us a new venue to provide help and support. –We are also able to utilize the innovations in the touch screen world to provide an effective imprint of technology without the clutter of wires.

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks Specifications of Hardware MSI Wind Top AE2010 All in One Touch Screen Key features: –VESA Mount –Built in Wired and Wireless Network Connections –Webcam –20” Touch Screen Display –Built in HQ Sound

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks How does our project benefit staff and faculty? Decreases need to provide simple answers to repeat questions. Allows the employee to be available at their desks and around the building virtually via video or chat. Provides a positive view of the librarians and staff efforts to modernize today’s physical library.

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks How does are project benefit the community? The community is empowered to do basic searching by themselves. They are able to get live help on demand. They can access documentation or further expand their research without walking back to login into a public terminal. Provide patrons with an easy way to locate the exact shelving range for a specific call number. Provide electronic interactive library maps to navigate to areas of the library (bathrooms, classroom, exits, elevators, etc.).

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks The Techie Student Students have interest in technology both here and at home.

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks Technology behind the scene Our software runs on a custom app built entirely for the touch screen hardware. It can be used on any computer, but the advanced features such as internal keyboard and screen locks are developed as part of the encapsulated app. The software used is based.NET, by Microsoft. The modules are web based and could be ported to any computer if the need arises or if it was found useful for another application.

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks Technology Impact Customized in-house Software – Touch screen Keyboard, built in software modules. Modern Hardware –MSI All in One - Touch screen

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks Features Modular –There are a multitude of features in the new touch screen device we use that make it unique and useful, but the most intriguing portion is that it is totally modular.

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks Searching for a Title The ability to search, the library catalog.

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks Call Number Finder Finding building directions is helpful, but the built in book locator will also direct them to the exact row or area the book should be located on our map.

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks A click away from constant support. –We can provide direct access to video conferencing via a touch window and the built in hardware of the touch screen or we can link with our current library support options including Meebo, ask-a-librarian or provide phone support options. Student Looking for Help

Paul Robeson Library Access in the Stacks Next Steps Mobile computing… –iPhone, Blackberry, Google OS, Mobile 7, etc. –A user with a touch screen could have a pocket size version of Access in the Stacks. –Robeson Beta Mobile Version – Note the mobile version does not scale larger on mobile devices like the iPad. –Setup Demo