Using PDAs in libraries
Colleen Cuddy
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Using PDAs in libraries
Published
2005
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers
Pages
145
ISBN-10
155570543X
Description
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)--portable, multifunctional, and able to connect with computers and networks--are both a fast-selling consumer device and a hot technology for libraries. This timely guide helps librarians and information professionals understand how these devices fit into day-to-day operations and how libraries can become more accommodating to PDA-using patrons. Cuddy provides an overview of PDAs, including their history, a comparison of different makes and models, and a look ahead at their future growth. She explores the wireless benefits, storage options, and valuable peripherals (cameras, barcode readers, cardswipes, printers) for PDAs. Software applications--Microsoft Word, document readers, Web browsing, and more--are examined and discussed. The use of PDAs in collection development and provision of materials--e-journals, e-books, databases--is outlined. Special sections cover the applicability of this technology to special projects including delivering content to users, developing applications, lending policies (both for PDAs and PDA-readable content), mobilizing staff, marketing and promoting services, developing instruction, privacy and security, and more. Practical and easy-to-understand, this manual demystifies PDAs and prepares professionals to harness their portable power. -- Publisher description.
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How many pages are in Using PDAs in libraries?
This edition of Using PDAs in libraries has approximately 145 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Using PDAs in libraries?
For most readers, Using PDAs in libraries typically takes between 3h 1m and 2h 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 36,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 36,250 words
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What is the word count of Using PDAs in libraries?
The estimated word count for Using PDAs in libraries is approximately 36,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Using PDAs in libraries?
Using PDAs in libraries was written by Colleen Cuddy.
When was Using PDAs in libraries published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.