The central goal of our iPad lending program is to provide access to iPads as teaching, learning and research tools for the Providence College community. The iPad lending program is intended to teach and facilitate for our patrons the effective use of iPads and iOS mobile technologies and their applications and to foster a greater understanding of how these and similar mobile technologies can enhance teaching, learning, and research.

In our presentation, we will cover the initial roll out of the iPad lending program, including staff training and education, technology purchases, security and loan policies, campus partnerships to aid the program, creation and implementation of a patron survey assessment, unintended results, and our future plans to build and improve upon the program. We will also highlight our use of "mixed mode" installation of apps. We maintain and continuously update a specific selection of apps included in the iPad image for lending/circulation, while still giving patrons the ability to use their Apple ID to add apps and use the device in a personal context.

The 2020 Project: The provost of Providence College asked the Library+Commons to compile, curate, and present scholarly materials on the future of higher education for the Academic Affairs Committee to review as they engage with strategic planning for the college of 2020 and beyond. The committee needed an easily accessible, interactive, annotated bibliography. PC librarians researched topics including teaching and learning, accountability, and student and faculty characteristics. They experimented with many platforms before choosing WordPress as the best open-source vehicle to organize and present the multimodal scholarship.

From filmstrips, beta, S-VHS, VHS, DVD, to streaming video -- video content has been used in physical classrooms. There is now an immense amount of video content available on the Web for online educators, but how do you get to it? A brief inquiry of a search engines just scratch the surface for visual and multimedia content. There are many websites out there showcasing historical, cultural, or educational video content. This presentation will provide tips for searching visual content on the Web. Various search engines, keywords, file formats, and advance search fields, can assist users in finding multimedia or visual content. The presentation will also showcase video collections available (beyond YouTube), with a focus on free, educational content and initiatives from libraries, museums, and content distributors. While showcasing these online video resources, the presenter will encourage and educate the attendees about these points: * Some of these websites are corporate or commerical, while others are library, archive, and educational initiatives. Most of these sites are free, but will include advertising or additional fees for subscription service. * As search engines develop and become more advanced, we will see the search functions become more intuitive and streamlined. Until then, it is best to be as specific as possible when adding a term to the search box. Also, look for "Advanced Search" capabilities; they will include additional fields to narrow your search. * Some sites give an option for a "Family Filter" or "Safe Search" to weed out adult content, others do not. * Make sure the Internet browser you are using (Firefox, Safari, AOL, Internet Explorer, etc.) permits pop-up windows. * Most sites that allow you to upload video content are protected by the On-Line Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act (OCILLA), a provision of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Section 512. These provisions are designed to shelter service providers from the infringing activities of their customers. The internet service is required to delete any infringing content, if notified and requested to do so by the copyright holder. * Certain requirements can affect how well you can view or listen to content on your computer. Operating systems, file formats, software requirements, browser limitations, and broadband speed, can all affect the quality of the sound or image. Most likely, an error message will appear on your screen, if there is an issue. It is also a good idea to check "About" or "FAQ" of the website to read about multimedia technical requirements. Some examples of websites and collections mentioned in the presentation are: Living Room Candidate from the American Museum of the Moving Image Folkstreams Internet Archive In Plain English HowStuffWorks -Video Center ARKive Encyclopedia of Life Moving Image Collection ,plus several more In addition to the presentation, the presenter will also provide a link to material covered and presented, which includes additional resources. The presentation is geared towards researchers, educators, librarians, and instructional designers, from all institutional levels: K-12, Community Colleges, and Universities/Four Year Institutions. The presentation is designed as an 'Extended Information' workshop, or could also be designed as a '1/2 day Pre-Conference Workshop'. If chosen to do a 1/2 day workshop, I will include hands-on searching and invite attendees to share resources they've found with the group.