1. Coventry Libraries and information service Using augmented reality effectively

2. Partners & Research Internal External – Digital practitioners
Research visit
Working with Schools
Identifying an Author

3. Prep & Delivery Choosing the app Requesting book cover permissions
Display boards & design
Examples
Co-ordinating the exhibition

5. Evaluation & Monitoring
Research findings
Recording information from other sources
Central Library’s Visitor statistics: October 2016: 35,659, October 2017: 44, % increase
Children’s Fiction loaning statistics: October 2016: 5,564, October 2017: 5, % increase
Overall views via Youtube (as of October 31st): 121 views
Number of likes received on Coventry Library’s Aurasma channel (as of October 31st): 3 likes

6. Comments
“This has been a fantastic opportunity for the Children and for Radford (primary academy.) Reading is one of our key priorities, particularly getting the Children engaged in books and this project has done just that!” – Natalie Horlor, teacher at Radford Primary academy
“This is an exciting and modern way of reading book reviews and I’d urge everyone to go along to the exhibition.” - Cllr Kevin Maton, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills
“Augmented reality book reviews is such a fantastic idea, you’ll be seeing a lot of this. It all started here” – Andy Briggs, Author

7. Recommendations
Consider, research and test all elements of potential augmented reality apps
Explore and identify potential partners for research visits
Seek feedback and suggestions from your external partners
request permissions to use publisher’s book covers
When laminating book covers, don’t use glossy pouches
Consider term time schedules if working with schools
Ensure filming consent forms are completed before you film

8. Next steps

9. Thanks for listening