There's An App For That! Librarian and Patron Edition

THERE’S AN APP FOR

Presented BySena Loyd, @Two Digital Learning Center Manager, Carson City [email protected], 775-887-2244 x1018

THAT!

Librarian and Patron EditionNevada Library Association Conference - October 19, 2013

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THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

App = Application

Generally Mobile

Software

WHAT IS AN APP?


Cisco predicts MOBILE CONNECTIONS will

hit 10 MILLION by

2016


of American Adults Own a Cell Phone

of American Adults Own a Smart Phone

of American Adults Own a Tablet Computer

91%56%34%

WHY APPS MATTER!

Pew Internet: Mobile September 18, 2013


Access the Internet

Download Apps

60%52%50%

WHY APPS MATTER!

Send or Receive Emails

of Adults

with a Cell Phone!

Pew Internet: Mobile September 18, 2013


Apple

Blackberry

900,000800,000120,000

WHY APPS MATTER!

Android (Includes Kindle)

as of 2013

apps available!

Mobile Statistics2012

Windows100,000


Android (Includes Kindle)

Blackberry

50,000,00048,000,0003,000,000

WHY APPS MATTER!

Apple

as of 2012-13

apps downloaded!


Windows???,???


RADIO

INTERNET

38 YEARS13 YEARS4 YEARS

WHY APPS MATTER!

TV

time to 50 MILLION USERS


DRAW SOMETHINGAPP50 DAYS


Americans say that they would embrace wider uses of

technology at libraries.

WHY APPS should

MATTER to Libraries!

University of Washington Study2009Mobile Connections to Libraries Pew Study 2012

6% of Americans ages 16 and older had used a mobile device to connect to a

library site in 2009

13% of Americans ages 16 and older had used a mobile device to connect to

a library site in 2013




WHY APPS should


Library Services in the Digital AgePew Study 2012

Apps-based access to library materials and programs:

35% of Americans ages 16 and older would “very likely” use that service and

28% say they would be “somewhat likely” to do so.




WHY APPS should


Library Services in the Digital AgePew Study 2012

GPS-Navigation apps to help patrons locate materials inside library buildings:

34% of Americans ages 16 and older would “very likely” use that service and

28% say they would be “somewhat likely” to do so.


AccessMyLibrary

uses your global position to locate libraries within a 10-mile radius, then will give you access to online Gale resources.

Cost:Free

Category:Reference

Platforms:AppleAndroid


Allrecipes.com Dinner

access shopping lists, search recipes by dish, cooking time, ingredients, find recipes that match your diet.

Cost:Free, $2.99 Pro

Category:Food & Drink

Platforms:AppleAndroidWindows 8


App Advice

tells you everything you need to know about apps and your iPhone or iPad. Whats the latest app news?

Cost:$1.99

Category:News

Platforms:Apple


apps.usa.gov

353 apps in subjects such as Reference, Utilities, Health and Fitness, Medical, News, Travel and Lifestyle.

Cost:Free, Varies

Category:Many

Platforms:AppleAndroidBlackberry


ArticleSearch

browse scientific papers, journals, articles, magazines and more academic publications. Includes abstracts and full text.

Cost:Free, In-App Purchases Avail.

Category:Education

Platforms:Apple


Bloomberg

comprehensive access to global business and finance news, market data and portfolio tools. Personalization available.

Cost:Free

Category:Finance

Platforms:AppleAndroidBlackberryWindows


City Guides Catalog

traveling somewhere? Get this FREE city guide with the restaurants, attractions, hotels and reviews from TripAdvisor. No data.

Cost:Free

Category:Travel



Cities - Nat Geo

explore the best of four of the world’s most vibrant cities - London, Paris, Rome and New York.

Cost:Free

Category:Travel

Platforms:Apple


Dictionary.com

#1 FREE dictionary app for apple and android.

Cost:Free

Category:Reference



Dropbox

lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere are share them easily. Upload files to your free account. 2gb.

Cost:Free

Category:Productivity

Platforms:AppleAndroidBlackberry


DuckDuckGo

offers you a better way to search and take on Stories. Search anonymously.

Cost:Free

Category:Reference



EasyBib

create MLA, APA, and Chicago style citations in seconds by scanning a book bar code, create a database of citations.

Cost:Free

Category:Education



Evernote

is easy to use, free app that helps you remember everything across all of the devices you use. Stay organized!

Cost:Free


Platforms:AppleAndroidWindows


Flipboard

is your personal magazine. Select the news you want to read!

Cost:Free

Category:News



Google Translate

translate text between more than 70 languages!

Cost:Free

Category:Reference



HootSuite

helps you spread social media messages, monitor conversations, and track results.

Cost:Free, In-App Purchases Avail.

Category:Social Networking



iAnnotate PDF

use to read, mark up, and share PDF, DOC, PPT and image files!

Cost:$9.99




iTunes U

gives you access to complete courses from leading universities and other schools - plus the world’s largest digital catalog of free educational content.

Cost:Free

Category:Education

Platforms:Apple


Job Search by Indeed

Job searching on the go with the most comprehensive search engine for jobs.

Cost:Free

Category:Business



Khan Academy/Kh Android

allows you to learn almost anything for free.

Cost:Free

Category:Education



Mango Languages

free access to over 40 foreign language courses and 15 English courses taught in users native language.

Cost:Free, in-App and Library Subscription

Category:Education



Merck PTE HD

periodic table of elements.

Cost:Free

Category:Education



Moo, Baa, La La La!

Sandra Boynton’s best selling book.

Cost:$3.99

Category:Books

Platforms:Apple


Netflix

movies on the go!

Cost:Free, subscription

Category:Entertainment



NPR News

a delightful news magazine.

Cost:Free

Category:News



OverDrive

read and listen to eBooks and audiobooks from your library on the go or at home. 22,000 libraries nationwide.

Cost:Free

Category:Books

Platforms:AppleAndroid BlackberryWindowsNook


Reference USA

a premiere business and consumer reference and research tool offering instant, real-time access to in-depth information on millions of businesses in the USA.

Cost:Free

Category:Reference



TED

presents talks from some of the world’s most fascinating people.

Cost:Free

Category:Entertainment



Thank you!

Presented BySena Loyd, @Two Digital Learning Center Manager, Carson City Library

[email protected], 775-887-2244 x1018