Drones
Debra Andreadis
andreadisd at DENISON.EDU
Tue Jul 15 11:13:01 EDT 2014
Hi,
We do the lending of most of the equipment on campus including cameras for
photography classes, audio recorders for students doing interviews, etc. IT
maintains the equipment, but they have the library circulate it because
that is a function where the library excels. We have the hours and the
staff as well as the software to keep track of everything.
Debby Andreadis
--
Assistant Director for Education and Research Services
Denison University Libraries
Granville OH 43023
andreadisd at denison.edu
On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 10:43 AM, Cabus, Michael <CabusM at philau.edu> wrote:
> 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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On
> Behalf Of Cabus, Michael
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:55 AM
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> Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Drones
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On
> Behalf Of Michel, Jason
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:48 AM
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> Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Drones
>
>
>
> 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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>
>
> Jason Paul Michel
>
> User Experience Librarian
>
> Miami University Libraries
>
> 513.529.3935
>
> micheljp at miamioh.edu
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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
>
>
>
> From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:
> WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Steffen Schilke
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 8:28 AM
>
>
> To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Drones
>
>
>
> 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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> Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Librarian
> Editor, Library Hi Tech News
> Rutgers University Library of Science and Medicine
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> Piscataway, NJ 08854
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