On Jan 23, 2013, at 12:34 PM, Stephen Francoeur wrote: > We're looking into ways that tablets might be used by library staff > assisting patrons in a long line at the circ desk. With a tablet, an > additional staff person could pick folks off the line who might have things > that can be handled on a properly outfitted tablet.
[trimmed] I have two thoughts on the matter -- 1. Trying to take a picture with a tablet is pretty awkward. It might be better on a smaller form-factor device. (eg, an iPod Touch or an Android phone w/out a service plan) ... but this might be less useful for other tasks. 2. It might be worthwhile to look at what tasks can be handled by staff without a computer, or without a specially outfitted computer. (eg, can you answer reference questions using the publicly available website?) -Joe