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Library information resources on PDA

Library information resources on PDA. Mary Peterson Royal Adelaide Hospital / Inst. Of Medical & Veterinary Science mary.peterson@imvs.sa.gov.au. Outline. Mobile computers / PDAs Resources for mobile devices Suitable information resources Management issues Technical Legal (licensing).

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Library information resources on PDA

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  1. Library information resources on PDA Mary Peterson Royal Adelaide Hospital / Inst. Of Medical & Veterinary Science mary.peterson@imvs.sa.gov.au

  2. Outline • Mobile computers / PDAs • Resources for mobile devices • Suitable information resources • Management issues • Technical • Legal (licensing)

  3. Mobile computers • PDAs • E-book readers • Tablets • Laptop computers • Wireless

  4. What are they used for? • Diary • Address book • Email (live or synchronised) • e-book reader • Multi-media • Wireless connections • Phone

  5. Why are they popular? • Easy to use • Small and portable • Wireless network connection possible • Downloads possible

  6. Key points in health care: • harnesses point of care energy spike • fresh in mind • info integrated into decision-making • prevents mistakes • e.g. alerts for drug interactions

  7. Information resources: • Drug databases *** • Prescribing aids *** • Dictionaries *** • Textbooks ** • Databases (Cochrane, Medline)* • Full-text linked to above • Individual journal subscription

  8. Management issues: • Technical • Legal (licensing)

  9. Technical issues - hardware • Operating systems • Docking stations • Wireless range • Types of device • Who buys them?

  10. Technical issues – software • Operating systems • Software download versions • Network software & support • Web windows • Javascript • Multiple windows • Create PDA-friendly website? • Download / syncing time

  11. Licensing issues • Institutional subscription • No downloads for PDA • Vendor hesitation • No pricing model • Consortia • No pricing model

  12. Conclusions • Can be very useful • Have some limitations

  13. Library information resources on PDA Mary Peterson Royal Adelaide Hospital / Inst. Of Medical & Veterinary Science mary.peterson@imvs.sa.gov.au

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