Drones

Tue Jul 15 10:43:49 EDT 2014

Hi
  I get what you are saying..I think for it to work it would have to be properly aligned to library mission.

The problem with it, on a basic level as a way to get people to the library, is that other departments could easily replicate that, and may feel (perhaps rightly) it is there proper domain.  If there is a separate IT department, or media center, that loans out cameras, iPads, etc., a natural addition would be to lend out these gadgets...and most comp sci departments, where programming drones is taught, would provide this equipment (I was in a program that used Raspberry pi, and we each signed out a kit from the department).  A lot of that equipment gets wrecked pretty easily, too, depending on whether you know what you are doing (many students I worked with blew circuits, lights, etc), so loaning out a book and that equipment have different implications.

If you offer something unique, distinctive, you become intrinsically vital; this is true personally and as well organizationally.  I am in no way being negative about new technologies; I love new technologies..I just think, we also offer something unique and vital, and new technology adoption should come from this place...

So, if you had a package with a kit, a book on how to program it, etc, then maybe you are on to something; I could see this happening more in a public library than academic, as, again, interested students would be in departments which would provide access; a public library could have an educational program built around it...bring in a local expert.  It would be a huge draw, no question;

Michael

Systems Librarian, Paul J. Gutman Library
Philadelphia University
Phone. 215.951.5365

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You also need some tactical thinking to get users into the library.  Purchasing gadgets is a good way of doing that.  Sometimes we let long term strategic planning obscure the trees in the forest.

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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

Systems Librarian, Paul J. Gutman Library

Philadelphia University

Phone. 215.951.5365

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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> 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).

        .

        On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 2:03 PM, Martin Kesselman <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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