So many apps – so little time! Learn about librarian tested and used apps that are great for work, life and for fun!

1. There’s an app for that!
Paula Newcom
Kimberly Brown-Harden
pnewcom@library.in.gov
KBrown-Harden@library.IN.gov
Indiana State Library

2. Learning Objectives
• Emphasize why it’s important
for librarians to keep up
with apps
• Programming ideas
with apps
• Find out about some
awesome apps
• And share your
favorite apps!

3. How many currently use Apps?
Again, think about favorite app(s) & we will share
throughout the presentation

4. My first app device …

5. So why should a librarian know
about apps?

6. Portico Research, March 2013

7. Top 5 skills required for librarians
today & tomorrow:
• Information curation
• In-depth, high-value research
• Digital preservation
• Mobile environment
• Collaborating, coaching, facilitation
https://libsource.com/top-five-skills-required-for-librarians-today-tomorrow/

8. Standard apps

9. What makes a good app?
• Simple
• No ads!
• Great graphics
• Enhances and
doesn’t distract
Anything else?

10. To think about
• Do they cost?
• Do they have to be updated?
• Do you need security on your device?
• Does the app have “in app purchasing”?
• Can their creations be shared?
• How does it compare to other apps that do the
same thing?
• Can you sync between different devices?

11. App reviews
• Amazon – Apps & Games
• Apple App Store
• Apple Design awards
• apps4librarians.com course – Nicole Hennig
• Best New Android Apps Released in 2017
• Google Play Store
• Mobile apps news
http://nicolehennig.com/mobile-apps-news
Anywhere else?

13. Mobile App News - list example

14. https://www.komando.com/

15. Programming ideas
• Storytime
• Have an app share event - “Appy Hour”
• Classes for parents - Best apps for kids
• Host app clubs
• Outreach programs to nursing homes
• Class on job-searching & networking
• Specialized instruction sessions on specific apps
Any other ideas?
http://nicolehennig.com/ideas-for-creative-uses-of-mobile-apps-in-library-services/
50 ideas for creative uses of
mobile apps in library services
– Nicole Hennig

16. Let’s dive right in!

17. BOOKS

18. Honorable Mentions - Books
Bookout Ireaditnow Litsy

19. Libby by Overdrive

20. COLLABORATE

21. Honorable Mentions - Collaborate
Dropbox Padlet Trello

22. Evernote

23. iPad
iPhone
&

24. Evernote Training
https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info
?reset=1&id=503

25. COLORING

26. Colorfy Pigment

27. FONTS &
COLORS

28. ColorZilla WhatFont

29. JUST FOR FUN

30. Honorable Mentions – Just for Fun
Frinkiac
(Website)
Ransomizer
(Website)
Giphy cam
(App)

31. Marvel Comics

32. GAMES

33. Fruit Ninja Magic Piano

34. Mario Run Two Dots

35. LEARNING

36. Duolingo
Lightbot
Hour

37. LISTS

38. Honorable Mentions – Lists
Checked twice
(App)
Out of Milk
(App)
Google Keep
(App & Web)

39. Todoist

40. MUSIC

41. Shazam

42. Skoove

43. SOUNDS

44. Hatnote (Web) Noisli
https://www.noisli.com/
Free on the web but costs on devices
http://listen.hatnote.com/
Free on the web

45. Relax Melodies

46. UTILITY

47. Honorable Mentions – Utility
Penultimate
Camscanner Easel.ly
(Website)
Feedly 1Password
Password
Secure
Peek
(Website)
Unroll.me

48. Google Hangouts

49. Google Hangouts

50. VIDEOS

51. Honorable Mentions – Videos
Adobe Spark
Video
(App)
Animoto
(App & Web)
Screencast
O Matic
(Website)
Stop
Motion
(App)

52. TouchCast Video

53. Wondershare Filmora

54. Almost done …

55. Weather Whiskers (iOS & Android)
Indiana Travel Advisory

56. Librarians …
bridging the APP
divide

57. There’s an app for that
Paula Newcom & Kimberly Brown-Harden
pnewcom@library.in.gov / KBrown-Harden@library.IN.gov
Indiana State Library
317-447-0452 / 317-650-8492