Apps for librarians : using the best mobile technology to educate, create, and engage

Apps for librarians Using the best mobile technology to educate, create, and engage

Nicole Hennig

Book - 2014

"How can your library--and your patrons--benefit from mobile apps? This guidebook offers a solid foundation in "app-literacy," supplying librarians with the knowledge to review and recommend apps, offer workshops, and become the app expert for their communities"--

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Subjects
Mobile communication systems > Library applications.
Library science > Computer programs.
Application software > Directories.
Published
Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited [2014]
Language
English
Main Author
Nicole Hennig (-)
Physical Description
xiii, 197 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781610695305
  • Introduction
  • Why a Book?
  • Who This Book Is For
  • Platforms Included
  • Conventions Used
  • Platforms
  • Other Platforms
  • What This Book Doesn't Cover
  • Companion Website
  • Notes
  • Chapter 1. Mobile Is Here to Stay
  • Statistics on Mobile App Use
  • Natural User Interfaces
  • Mobile Devices Are Enabling Better Learning Experiences
  • Mobile Apps Are Improving Life for Those with Special Needs
  • The Digital Divide
  • New Roles for Libraries and Librarians
  • Notes
  • Chapter 2. Apps for Reading
  • Reading eBooks
  • Downloading and Reading Free eBooks
  • Reading Library eBooks
  • Access to Braille and Talking Books for the Blind
  • Reading and Annotating Documents
  • Saving Web Pages for Reading Offline
  • Reading News via RSS
  • Reading Magazines
  • Reading Magazines and Newspapers
  • Finding Book Reviews
  • Sharing Your Reading
  • Interactive Multi-touch Book Apps
  • Notes
  • Chapter 3. Apps for Productivity
  • Managing Files in the Cloud
  • Managing Passwords Securely
  • Creating To-Do Lists
  • Managing Calendars
  • Accessing Your Desktop Remotely
  • Printing Wirelessly from iOS Devices
  • Accessories: Keyboards, Stands, Styluses
  • Notes
  • Chapter 4. Apps for Research and Reference
  • Dictionary
  • Wikipedia Client
  • Private Search Engine
  • Specialized Search Engine
  • Unit Conversions
  • Mapping
  • Mapping in 3D
  • Language Dictionaries
  • Language Learning
  • News Publications
  • Movie Listings
  • Movie Ratings and Metadata
  • Specialized Reference
  • App Reviews
  • Subscription Databases
  • Finding Open-Access Articles
  • Notes
  • Chapter 5. Apps for Taking Notes and Writing
  • Taking and Organizing Notes
  • Handwriting and Drawing
  • Voice and Lecture Recording
  • Speech Recognition
  • Scanning
  • Designing Posters, Newsletters, Reports, and Editing Microsoft Office Documents
  • Managing Citations and Bibliographies
  • Mind Mapping
  • More Apps for Taking Notes and Writing
  • Notes
  • Chapter 6. Apps for Multimedia
  • Viewing and Studying Art
  • Virtual Museum Visits
  • Drawing
  • Creating Art
  • Creating Comic Books
  • Making Photo Collages
  • Specialized Camera Tool
  • Editing Photos
  • Identifying Music
  • Listening to Radio Stations Worldwide
  • Listening to Streaming Music
  • Creating and Composing Music
  • Creating Beautiful, Musical Sounds
  • Playing Virtual Instruments
  • Playing Music with Others
  • Watching Videos
  • Streaming Videos from Your Computer to Your Mobile Device
  • Listening to Educational Lectures
  • Listening to Audio and Video Podcasts
  • Editing Movies
  • Notes
  • Chapter 7. Apps for Social Media
  • Twitter and Other Social Media Updates
  • Scheduling Your Social Media Updates
  • Managing Facebook Pages on the Go
  • Editing Your Blog
  • Sharing Photos with Filters
  • Sharing and Organizing Your Photos
  • Notes
  • Chapter 8. Apps for Communication
  • Audio and Video Calls over the Internet
  • One-on-One or Group Video Chats
  • Instant Messaging
  • Free Cross-Platform Text Messaging
  • Notes
  • Chapter 9. Apps for Content Creation and Curation
  • Creating Presentations
  • Presenting PowerPoint Slides
  • Creating Simple, Beautiful Presentations
  • Creating Interactive Books Very Easily
  • Creating Interactive Books for Apple's iBookstore
  • Screencasting and Interactive Whiteboards
  • Creating Designs for 3D Printing
  • Curating Web Content
  • Wirelessly Show the Display of iOS Devices on a Large Screen
  • Mirror Your iOS Devices on Your Mac or Windows PC
  • Notes
  • Chapter 10. Apps for Showcasing Special Collections
  • Showcasing Special Collections
  • Viewing Rare Manuscripts
  • Photo Exhibit with Walking Tour
  • Showcasing Exhibits
  • Notes
  • Chapter 11. Apps for Going Beyond the Library Catalog
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Kiosks
  • Mobile Library Catalog
  • Augmented Reality
  • Location-Based Check-ins
  • Crowdfunding
  • Notes
  • Chapter 12. Apps for Professional Development
  • Resume Creation
  • Creating Your Personal Social Site and Making Connections with Colleagues
  • Searching for Jobs
  • Job Searching and Networking
  • Conferences
  • Scan and Save Business Cards
  • Attending Webinars
  • Notes
  • Chapter 13. Element of App-Literacy
  • Apple's iOS Human Interface Guidelines
  • Mobile Device Capabilities
  • Jailbreaking: What Librarians Should Know
  • Apple's Accessibility Features for Mobile Devices
  • Reviewing Apps: A Checklist
  • Notes
  • Chapter 14. Further Resources
  • Ideas for Using Mobile Apps in Your Library
  • How to Keep Up
  • Books
  • Blogs and Websites
  • Articles
  • Notes
  • Glossary
  • Alphabetical list of Apps
Review by Library Journal Review

Starred Review. Hennig (Best Apps for Academics: A Guide to the Best Apps for Education and Research) compiles here a practical guide on mobile apps that hits the target audience of "librarians from all types of institutions." This well-organized, thorough list confidently navigates the cluttered world of mobile apps. Striking just the right conversational tone, Hennig fills all but a few of the 14 chapters with lists of apps organized by their library-related purpose (e.g., reading, content creation and curation, "Apps for Going Beyond the Library Catalog," etc.)-explaining how each one might work in its corresponding library context. The entry for each app includes the developer, version, platform(s), and price followed by a description, the audience, an example of how the app is used (when applicable), and a list of similar products. Both iOS and Android apps are represented. Also extremely useful are the sections on app literacy and the accessibility features of Apple devices; suggestions for app programs, events, and instruction; and the step-by-step guide to reviewing such resources. VERDICT An essential reference tool for any librarian looking to stay relevant.-Paul Stenis, Pepperdine Univ. Lib., Malibu, CA (c) Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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