The Best 100 Free Apps for Libraries

by Jim Hahn (Editor)

Overview

Librarian Jim Hahn has carefully culled the over 500,000 available apps down to the 100 that are the absolute best for day-in, day-out library services. The guide covers apps from both Apple and Android devices, including tablets. This guide is intended as an introduction for those with little or no app experience and for those wanting to know more about app uses for information access.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810885820
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/13/2013
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jim Hahn is the Orientation Services and Environments Librarian at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He's written over 25 reviews and eight book chapters. His previous book is iPhone Application Development: Strategies for Efficient Mobile Design and Delivery.

Table of Contents

Preface vii

1 Staying Current in the Mobile App World 1

2 Utility Apps for Library Services 5

3 Augmented Reality Apps for Library Services 67

4 Productivity Apps for Library Services 79

5 Social Apps for Library Services 185

Index 215

About the Author 217

Editorial Reviews

[T]his book seems most appropriate for public library staff who deal with widespread spectrum of enquiries. Overall, this is a great value book and with apps becoming commonplace amongst library users, it provides a timely introduction.

CILIP Update

[T]his book seems most appropriate for public library staff who deal with widespread spectrum of enquiries. Overall, this is a great value book and with apps becoming commonplace amongst library users, it provides a timely introduction.

CILIP