One Tool for Many Tasks: Integrating Ipads into the Third-Year Learning Experience

Abstract

Librarians worked with faculty in the School of Medicine to integrate iPad tablets into the third-year pediatric clerkship. The use of the technology allowed students instant access to information in the clinical setting and simplified the management of the course. In addition, a variety of tablet and e-reader devices were purchased for patron check-out. Library management of the devices is discussed. Use of the devices is described, and student reactions are presented.

KEYWORDS:

• Android
• iPad
• kindle fire HD
• medical curriculum
• medical education
• mobile devices
• mobile technology
• nexus
• nook
• tablets

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Notes on contributors

Nancy T. Lombardo

Nancy T. Lombardo, MLS ([email protected]) is Associate Director for Information Technology, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, 10 North 1900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5890.

Amy Honisett

Amy Honisett, MSLIS, AHIP ([email protected]) is Public Training Librarian, Multnomah County Library, 801 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205; she was formerly Education Librarian at the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library from 2011 to 2013.