App-titude: Smartphone Applications for LIS
Your Speaker… Steven Smidl –GA for ITD and LEEP TA –Second Year student at GSLIS –Miscreant
Purpose Insight to free, trending apps for smartphones Use for reference in library settings, preservation of materials, and accessible research materials Accessible for Apple and/or Android products
Scholarly Journals and Bibliographies
ArticleSearch Searches through Google scholar and Microsoft academic Uses premium library for additional charges
ArticleSearch Most articles are PDFs Transfer to , text, or stored in app Can use one premium library for searching
EasyBib Great app for citations Scans any book with UPC code MLA, APA, Chicago
eBooks
OverDrive Connect to your libraries Use eBooks or audiobooks with appropriate account
OverDrive Need internet access for browsing
Kobo Logs statistical data for reading Can connect with social networking Need to access website for collection
Preservation
Library Flood Thorough examples on flood damage Videos, glossary, and step-by-step procedures Only for Apple iOS
ERS: Emergency Response Salvage Great for general information disasters in library Preserving a variety of materials
ERS: Emergency Response Salvage General overview on preservation
Reference and Organization
Library Locator Locates any library in the United States Search by GPS, zip, or city
Library Locator The same search within the area.
Google Translate Over 60 languages to translate Voice recognition or written
University of Illinois THE app for the University of Illinois Access to library catalog Map of university Poor on up-to- date events
UGL4EVA Short video clips of UGL Informative for any student Not much content
Merriam Webster Best FREE dictionary app Voice application for words –Unlimited use
Evernote Can sync up to actual application Record messages Great for organizing thoughts
Bit.ly Great for online reference Shortens hyperlinks Alter names and save them to app Send to social networking sites
Bit.ly
Blog and Storage
WordPress Access to your blogs with account Great for quick edits Poor usability for editing and viewing
Box New storage for all U of I students 5 GB with account Use Google for access Transfer is easy
Box
Questions/Comments/Concerns? Contact GSLIS Help Desk Info on this presentation Feedback is always encouraged! –
Hey, girl, what’s better than free apps? Free LIS apps.