Insights into the Role of a Laptop Librarian at Oklahoma State University
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Age of the
Laptop
Librarian
Presented by Dyonna Starr-Ramos
Edmon Low Library at Oklahoma State
University
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What does a Laptop
Librarian Do?
My Job Duties
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Circulation Desk Duties
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Public Interactions
My Job Duties
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Circulation Desk Duties
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Public Interactions
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Laptop Upkeep
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Inventory, Repairs, Imaging
Standard Laptop
Checkouts
Student Laptops
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5-10 hour checkouts
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150 Dell laptops, 90 Macbooks, 25 Surfaces
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Circulation since 2006
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Software
Maintaining the Fleet
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New purchase every 1-2 years
Maintaining the Fleet
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New purchase every 1-2 years
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Warranties
Maintaining the Fleet
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New purchase every 1-2 years
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Warranties
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Imaging
Maintaining the Fleet
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New purchase every 1-2 years
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Warranties
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Imaging
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Daily Inventory
Accessories
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Students have the option to check out:
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Mouse
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Charger
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USB DVD/CD Drive
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Phone charger
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Stylus for the Surfaces
Faculty/Staff Laptops
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3-6 day checkouts
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25 Dell, 15 Macs
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Convenient laptop bag
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Out of Warranty
Biggest Challenges of Checkouts
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Keeping up inventory
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F/S Imaging
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Repairs
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Out of Warranty
Biggest Challenges of Checkouts
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Keeping up inventory
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F/S Imaging
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Repairs
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Peripherals
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Checkout Periods
Biggest Challenges of Checkouts
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Keeping up inventory
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F/S Imaging
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Repairs
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Peripherals
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Checkout Periods
Berkeley’s Checkouts vs Ours
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4 Hours, non-renewable
- 5-10 Hours
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1 Day
- $30 an hour, $120 maximum
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14 Day
- Charge full replacement 4-5 days
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$20 an hour, no maximum
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Charge full replacement after 1 day
Our New Services
Surplus? Or…
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What happens when laptops go out of Warranty?
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Faculty/Staff
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Surplus
Long Term Loan Checkouts
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20-30 every year
Long Term Loan Checkouts
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20-30 every year
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Drawing System
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120-140 entries
Long Term Loan Checkouts
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20-30 every year
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Drawing System
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120-140 entries
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Checkout for 1-2 semesters
Maintaining Long Term Loans
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Out of Warranty
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Older Models
Maintaining Long Term Loans
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Out of Warranty
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Older Models
Special Events Laptops
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2-15 laptops or Surfaces
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Up to 10 days
Special Events Laptops
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2-15 laptops or Surfaces
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Up to 10 days
Maintaining Special Events Laptops
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Out of Warranty
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Return Procedures
Statistics for Special Events
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Fall 2019
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146 Devices checked out across 11 events
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Spring and Summer 2019
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135 Devices Checked out across 14 events
Conclusion
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Thank you!
References
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“UC Berkeley Library.”
Can I Check out a Laptop at the Library? | UC Berkeley
Library
, www.lib.berkeley.edu/about/faq/can-i-check-out-laptop-library.
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“Library Guides: Equipment Lending: Images.”
Images - Equipment Lending -
Library Guides at UC Berkeley
, guides.lib.berkeley.edu/libraryequipment.
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“UC Berkeley Library.”
Pay Fines | UC Berkeley Library
,
www.lib.berkeley.edu/using-the-libraries/fines#charges.
Questions?
My name is Dyonna Starr-Ramos, and I’ve worked at the OSU library as the laptop librarian. Actually, my official title is laptop manager, but librarian just sounds way cooler. I’ve been the laptop manager for almost a year now, but I’ve worked at the library in various student positions and departments since May of 2017. Please bear with me because this is not only my first presentation, but this is also my first professional conference I’ve attended.
*pause*
Anyway, since Edmon Low Library has been circulating laptops since 2006, the concept of a “laptop librarian” isn’t new to OSU, but we are always striving to provide new and better services. We currently live in a time where technology is increasingly important, both inside and outside of classrooms. Technology has become a staple in education, from something as simple as writing and submitting papers to as complicated as making video games for final projects. Laptops have become if not necessary in many classrooms, at least extremely convenient. As such, I hope that some of our policies and procedures can provide insight and guidance to others, either in implementing laptop checkouts or in inspiring you to see what you could do differently with your own services.
Explore the various responsibilities of a Laptop Librarian at Edmon Low Library, Oklahoma State University. From circulation desk duties to laptop upkeep, inventory management, and providing technical support, this detailed overview sheds light on the essential tasks carried out by the librarian to ensure seamless access to laptops for students and faculty members. Discover the challenges faced in maintaining a fleet of laptops and managing warranties, repairs, and peripheral checkouts.
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Age of the Laptop Librarian Presented by Dyonna Starr-Ramos Edmon Low Library at Oklahoma State University
What does a Laptop Librarian Do?
My Job Duties Circulation Desk Duties Public Interactions
My Job Duties Circulation Desk Duties Public Interactions Laptop Upkeep Inventory, Repairs, Imaging
Standard Laptop Checkouts
Student Laptops 5-10 hour checkouts 150 Dell laptops, 90 Macbooks, 25 Surfaces Circulation since 2006 Software
Maintaining the Fleet New purchase every 1-2 years
Maintaining the Fleet New purchase every 1-2 years Warranties
Maintaining the Fleet New purchase every 1-2 years Warranties Imaging
Maintaining the Fleet New purchase every 1-2 years Warranties Imaging Daily Inventory
Accessories Students have the option to check out: Mouse Charger USB DVD/CD Drive Phone charger Stylus for the Surfaces
Faculty/Staff Laptops 3-6 day checkouts 25 Dell, 15 Macs Convenient laptop bag Out of Warranty
Biggest Challenges of Checkouts Keeping up inventory F/S Imaging Repairs Out of Warranty
Biggest Challenges of Checkouts Keeping up inventory F/S Imaging Repairs Peripherals Checkout Periods
Biggest Challenges of Checkouts Keeping up inventory F/S Imaging Repairs Peripherals Checkout Periods
Berkeleys Checkouts vs Ours 4 Hours, non-renewable - 5-10 Hours 1 Day - $30 an hour, $120 maximum 14 Day - Charge full replacement 4-5 days $20 an hour, no maximum Charge full replacement after 1 day
Surplus? Or What happens when laptops go out of Warranty? Faculty/Staff Surplus
Long Term Loan Checkouts 20-30 every year
Long Term Loan Checkouts 20-30 every year Drawing System 120-140 entries
Long Term Loan Checkouts 20-30 every year Drawing System 120-140 entries Checkout for 1-2 semesters
Maintaining Long Term Loans - Out of Warranty - Older Models
Maintaining Long Term Loans - Out of Warranty - Older Models
Special Events Laptops 2-15 laptops or Surfaces Up to 10 days
Special Events Laptops 2-15 laptops or Surfaces Up to 10 days
Maintaining Special Events Laptops Out of Warranty Return Procedures
Statistics for Special Events Fall 2019 146 Devices checked out across 11 events Spring and Summer 2019 135 Devices Checked out across 14 events
Conclusion Thank you!
References UC Berkeley Library. Can I Check out a Laptop at the Library? | UC Berkeley Library, www.lib.berkeley.edu/about/faq/can-i-check-out-laptop-library. Library Guides: Equipment Lending: Images. Images - Equipment Lending - Library Guides at UC Berkeley, guides.lib.berkeley.edu/libraryequipment. UC Berkeley Library. Pay Fines | UC Berkeley Library, www.lib.berkeley.edu/using-the-libraries/fines#charges.
