[Web4lib] Wireless Device for providing roving service?

[S Perkins]

I use a NOKIA N800 internet tablet.  The N810 is probably a better choice
with a slide out keyboard.

http://nokia770.com/383

SC Perkins


On Feb 11, 2008 9:48 AM, Pennington, Buddy D. <penningtonb at umkc.edu> wrote:

> I would put the iPod Touch in the PDA with wireless category.  It is a
> wonderful device but the small screen could pose a challenge to library
> service delivery.
>
> Also, it does not support 802.1x, which is used on many campus wireless
> networks (ones that ask students to log in for wireless access).
> Probably not an issue for public libraries but it is a problem for many
> academics.
>
> Buddy Pennington
> Serial Acquisitions Librarian
> University of Missouri - Kansas City
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
> [mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Mark Gooch
> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 8:33 PM
> To: PSchoenberg at EPL.CA; web4lib at webjunction.org
> Subject: Re: [Web4lib] Wireless Device for providing roving service?
>
> What about the iPod Touch?
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
> Mark D. Gooch
> Technology & Government Information Librarian
> The College of Wooster Libraries
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> >>> "Peter Schoenberg" <PSchoenberg at EPL.CA> 02/07/08 3:06 PM >>>
> I would love to hear what devices are being used to provide roving
> (within library) service to customers.
>
> Now that wireless is in place within our locations for public use, we
> are considering options for letting staff provide service wirelessly.
>        (Wireless network security and separation of staff vs public
> traffic will be taken care of, my question is about the physical
> devices)
>
> Simply having a browser to navigate the website and catalogue would be
> one key functionality.
>
> Some options that have been discussed in our preliminary conversations:
>
> 1) PDA with wireless            - certainly portable, but small screen
> size is a challenge
> 2) Tablet PC                    - good for screen size
> 3) Laptop                       - getting heavier, but full
> functionality and keyboard
> 4) Vendor software / device      - e.g. SIRSI's PocketCirc application,
> which has full circ functions
>
> Would like to hear what your experiences have been or what your
> investigations are leading you towards.
>
> We are a 16 location public library, with a large range of building,
> collection and staffing sizes.
>
> Thanks
> Peter
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