Drones

[Cabus, Michael]

Hi
I can kind of see that; but…

I think there is a lot other issues that could be resolved that are more aligned with our mission, where innovation is needed.

There is a tendency to view technology as some self-contained miracle; I see few discussions on how we have this service eco system, there are gaps in the customer experience, and how to fill those gaps.  This reminds me of the app craze; I had a professor in design school who did work with pharma companies, all of whom wanted an app for every drug they made.  He told them, look, will people even use them..and honestly, do you want to be on a date, check your phone, and all of the medications you take are shown as big glowing buttons?  I guess it fixes the need to open the medicine cabinet.

Seriously, though, we need strategic thinking…and checking out equipment to users does not seem so strategic..

Michael


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Philadelphia University
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I like the idea of academic libraries purchasing these newer gadgets (Drones, Glass, Raspberry Pi etc.) and making them available to academic departments for experimentation.  I think it could really expand our scope. I don't see them circulating to everyone, though.

Jason

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On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 9:43 AM, Cabus, Michael <CabusM at philau.edu<mailto:CabusM at philau.edu>> wrote:
My vote is for RC planes…or a trained falcon…much cooler…imagine getting an overdue notice from an imposing falcon…I bet you’d return that book!

Michael

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You could deliver books to students ;-) Besides marketing I see no use for drones in libraries - you might can ask your computer science or engineering department if they could support you (once in a while).

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On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 2:03 PM, Martin Kesselman <martyk at rulmail.rutgers.edu<mailto:martyk at rulmail.rutgers.edu>> wrote:
Are any libraries using or thinking about using drones now that some are inexpensive and I have seen refurbs for under $200.   Off the cuff I can think of promotion uses such as banners with the library website and for new students and others to see the library as a cool place that is fun and hi-tech.   Best.  Marty Kesselman, Rutgers
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