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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
Description
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.
Smartphones and other mobile devices that support downloadable applications—universally referred to as "apps"—can be used to foster productivity, conduct research, or read and study. Additionally, savvy librarians can better serve their communities by gaining expertise in mobile technologies and being qualified to make app recommendations to patrons. This book introduces you to the apps that can help you save time and increase your own productivity as well as serve as a curator and reviewer of apps and resident expert to benefit your patrons.
Apps for Librarians: Using the Best Mobile Technology to Educate, Create, and Engage will save you from wading through and learning about the millions of apps available today and direct you to the very best apps in areas important to education, the workplace, and professional development. Organized by function—reading, writing, reference, multi-media, and productivity—apps are profiled with the following information: title, developer, price, platforms, general description, examples of use, and key features that make it worthwhile for learning and creative work.
Table of Contents
Introduction
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
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 News with Smart Recommendations
Reading Magazines
Reading Magazines and Newspapers
Finding Book Reviews
Sharing Your Reading
Interactive Multitouch Book Apps
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
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
Chapter 5: Apps for Taking Notes and Writing
Taking and Organizing Notes
Handwriting and Drawing
Voice and Lecture Recording
Speech Recognition
Scanning
Editing Microsoft Office Documents
Designing Posters, Newsletters, Reports, and More
Managing Citations and Bibliographies
Mind Mapping
More Apps for Taking Notes and Writing
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
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
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
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 Whiteboard
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
Chapter 10: Apps for Showcasing Special Collections
Showcasing Special Collections
Viewing Rare Manuscripts
Photo Exhibit with Walking Tour
Showcasing Exhibits
Chapter 11: Apps for Beyond the Library Catalog
Barcode Scanning
Kiosks
Mobile Library Catalog
Augmented Reality
Location-Based Check-Ins
Crowdfunding
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
Scanning and Saving Business Cards
Attending Webinars
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
Chapter 14: Further Resources
Ideas for Using Mobile Apps in Your Library
How to Keep Up
Books
Blogs and Websites
Articles
Glossary
Index of Apps
Product details
| Published | 24 Sep 2014 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 216 |
| ISBN | 9781610695312 |
| Imprint | Libraries Unlimited |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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