iPads in the Music Library: Harmony or Dissonance

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-11-2015

Publication Title

Music Reference Services Quarterly

Volume

18

Issue

2

First page number:

61

Last page number:

78

Abstract

Loanable technology in libraries is not a new phenomenon and libraries have for many years made laptops and other items available to students and faculty for their research and class projects. However, tablets are a newer technology that presents new challenges for libraries wishing to loan them to patrons. This article explores the process by which one music and performing arts library implemented a loanable iPad program. Issues regarding setup, device control and management, applications, marketing, and circulation procedures, policies and problems are presented and discussed.

Keywords

Academic libraries; Technology; Music libraries; Library circulation; Library loans

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