[OPLINTECH] iPad management

[Tim Burns]

Is the configurator part of SERVER? I run Lion Server on a macMini at home. (it was a more robust machine for the money, for the Mrs.) 


I know that there is part of SERVER that will create a managed configuration for iPads (and for most other computers/devices) and makes the management a snap. 


I'm going to check into a demo from an Apple Rep. 


I believe Apple would L-O-V-E to crack the library tech market. I've managed school technology for 30+ years, and it's only now I've heard about Deep Freeze, and I am not having a good time with it. Give me Apple Remote Desktop anyday. (especially when I'm creating the P.O. for annual maintenance) 


Tim 


> 
> On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Mann, James H. <JMann at gcpl.lib.oh.us> 
> wrote:**** 
> 
> Guys**** 
> 
> GCPL is currently circulating some 50 iPads.**** 
> 
> Each of our seven locations has:**** 
> 
> 1. A MacBook pro**** 
> 
> 2. A Griffin multi-dock charging/sync station or Griffin 5-bay 
> power station.**** 
> 
> 3. 5 to 10 iPads**** 
> 
> 4. 5 to 10 Otterbox cases**** 
> 
> The iPads are setup using a combination of the Apple configurator tool and 
> iTunes to hold about 40 apps. You?ll note that the investment in a large 
> branch (10 iPads) is about $7,500. As you know libraries only get a very 
> small discount from Apple through large resellers like CDW-G. What has 
> sometimes come up as a problem is that you need a credit card to create an 
> ITunes account and smaller libraries often don?t have ?corporate? credit 
> cards.**** 
> 
> The iPads circulate in-house for two hours using the circulation system 
> (no PCRes or whatever) and the same loan rules as our laptops.**** 
> 
> When the iPad is returned it is placed in the charging stand and reset to 
> factory settings and re sync?d with iTunes. Using the most recent version 
> of the configurator simplifies this process by just restoring from an 
> image. Elapsed time between uses about 5 minutes.**** 
> 
> This has been a very quiet rollout with lots of time devoted to staff 
> training. But, with school starting we expect demand to increase.**** 
> 
> Although we have a variety of ?tablets? we?re using them for staff 
> training and not circulating them because I haven?t found an equally 
> efficient way to restore and re-sync them between uses.**** 
> 
> 
> *On Behalf Of *Stephen Cram 
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 20, 2013 3:03 PM 
> *To:* Oplin Tech list 
> *Subject:* [OPLINTECH] Question about iPads and/or Tablets**** 
> 
> **** 
> 
> We have recently been given a cash memorial and the staff would like to 
> purchase either iPads or Tablets for patorn use In house.**** 
> 
> Would like suggestions about how these are used in other libraries.**** 
> 
> **** 
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> I guess my main concern is them growing legs and walking out the door. *** 
> * 
> 
> I'm not as concerned with downloads as these can be reset to factory 
> settings fairly easily. **** 
> 
> If you have iPads or Tablets, what are your experiences and rules of use?* 
> *** 
> 
> **** 
> 
> Thanks in advance for your time,**** 
> 
> **** 
> 
> Stephen Cram**** 
> 
> Facilities Coordinator**** 
> 
> North Baltimore Public Library**** 
> 
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Tim Burns 
Birchard Public Library 
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