iPad Club: A look at hosting an iPad Club / User Group at the library. Presented on 8/22/13

2. iPad Clubs & User Groups
0 iPad Clubs & User Groups
0 a collection of people (can be patrons and staff) who are
interested in learning more about their iPad, tablets and
smartphones
0 Clubs often meet at scheduled date and time
0 Clubs may use social networking (MeetUp, Facebook,
Twitter, Community Calendar)
0 Members exchange information between each other
and with staff - engaged conversation

3. iPads & Tablets
0 Smartphone & tablets are out selling desktop and
laptop computers
0 changing how people use technology, interact with it,
and interact with each other
0 App development continually increases the
productivity and uses of these devices
0 Mobile devices offer more flexibility and features
0 access on the go 24/7, GPS, camera/video

4. Determine the Need
0 Are you noticing a lot of people bringing in their
device to access Wi-Fi?
0 Are you answering a lot of question on how to use a
device, access downloadable content, or which device
to buy?
0 Have you noticed a decrease in library
desktop/internet use?

5. Plan the Club
0 Instructor(s)
0 Volunteers
0 Library Staff
0 Club Members
0 Format
0 Formal presentation style
0 Informal Q&A
0 Blended format
0 Club Size
0 should be manageable 7-15 people

6. Plan the Club
0 Meeting Date/Times
0 Consider target audience
0 age, gender
0 technology skill level
0 When planning chat with iPad/tablet users
0 Visit with them when the call or visit the library
0 Post questions on social sites
0 possible meeting dates/times
0 topics
0 volunteer instructors

7. Promote the Club
0 Paper (flyers, bookmarks)
0 keep target audience in mind when designing flyers
0 place them in line of sight
0 place them outside of the library (coffee shops, tech stores)
0 hand them out
0 Media
0 Press Releases (print, radio, TV)
0 Community Calendar Listings
0 Website/Newsletters
0 Word
0 Talk to people! (most effective)
0 Make sure staff, volunteers, everyone knows what is going on

8. Various Club Topics
0 Topics will depend on audience and club format
0 no set topics needed for informal Q&A
0I’d suggest to have a few leading questions or tips handy
0 Formal topics may include
0 basic features and operation
0 setting up email accounts
0 Facetime and Skype
0 Personalizing the iPad(managing apps, notifications, wall paper, sounds)
0 Apple Apps (communication, everyday tasks, media and entertainment)
0 Library Services and Apps!

9. Promote the Library
0 Promote library services and databases
0 Downloadable content
0 Library’s website and catalog
0 library apps
0 Promote other upcoming programs or services
0 technology related or not

10. Volunteers and Partnerships
0 Perfect opportunity for a volunteer-led program
0 Partner with local/regional stores for help
0 local technology stores often are willing to help
0 Cell phone store
0 May even provide devices or product demonstrations
0 if they cannot help they can always promote the event

11. My iPad Club Experience
0 Meets Monthly (same day and time)
0 P.R. on Facebook, onsite and with area businesses
0 4-12 attendees (2/3 repeat members)
0 Generally follow hybrid format
0 first part: talk about a library service or a fun app
0librarian is the instructor
0 second half: Q&A
0librarian and members answer questions
0 Welcome all tablets and devices
0 have devices sit together (helping each other out)
0 smartphones are welcome too!

12. My iPad Club Experience
0 Make sure they bring
0 their device (not required but recommended)
0 email account & password
0 Apple ID & password
0 Club meets for generally an hour
0 Get their emails and hand yours out
0 send out reminders for next meeting
0 follow up on questions you couldn’t answer

13. My iPad Club Experience
0 Still assist individuals as they come to the library
0 staff informs them of club
0 Had local cellular businesses provide demonstrations
0 Wi-Fi hot spots, new devices and Freebies!
0 Club has brought in new community members
0 Club has been used as nexus for grants
0 currently working on getting 3 iPads for library
0 I do not own a iPad or tablet
0 learned a lot from club members

14. Finding Topics and Apps
0 Listen to patrons and club members
0 what are they asking for help with
0printing, bookmarking, creating/managing tiles
0 New Library Services (Overdrive 3.0, Freegal)
0 Online
0 iPad basics tutorial
0www.gcflearnfree.org/ipadbasics
0 80 Best Free iPad Apps 2013
0http://www.techradar.com/us/news/mobile-
computing/tablets/70-best-free-ipad-apps-2013-692418

15. Notes
0 Have fun interacting with patrons and volunteers
0 club builds strong relationships between members and
the library
0 Don’t be afraid to host a club if you don’t own a device
0 find a volunteer
0 Promote Promote Promote!
0 You may need to change the format and meeting
date/time depending on community needs
0 Keep the club fresh with different content and material
0veterans may not want to come back every meeting to
review same material (but they make great volunteer club
leaders/helpers)

16. Resources
0 iPad & iPhone Basics
0 www.gcflearnfree.org/apple
0 Complete List of iPad Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
0 http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14529/the-
complete-list-of-ipad-tips-tricks-and-tutorials/
0 Handy Android Tablet Tips and Tricks
0 http://www.techradar.com/us/news/mobile-
computing/tablets/handy-android-tablet-tips-and-
tricks-1073068

17. Questions?
0 ahoppman@gmail.com
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