These days, everyone wants to build their own iPhone applications, but not everyone knows how write the code necessary in order to create them. Fortunately, there are now ...
a great collection of iPhone home screens from some top designers. a nice glimpse into outlier users and what they deem as important to put on the first screen.
This app will locate a public library near you, and let you use the access level they have to Gale databases. Thinking...if you are close, you could walk in, but we will give you online access. Amazing access to Houston Public Library Gale databases. I like this model of access using geolocating!
list of links, mainly directed for primary and high school policies regarding mobile phones; does have some links for ideas on using iPhone and iTouch in classroom settings
Announcing Library Anywhere! Check it out on our ALA handout (available here).
* A mobile catalog for any library, up and running in minutes.
* Mobile web and apps for iPhone, Blackberry and Android.
* Cheaper than you'd guess.
* Search, place holds, and more.
* Showcase hours, branches, and events.
* No installation process.
* Works with 90% of current OPACs.
* Comes with an "accessible version" that provides a fully Section 508-compliant version of your existing catalog.
- North American mobile web share up 110% in 2009 (Dec '09 vs. Dec '08)
- Global mobile web consumption share up 148% in 2009
- Apple continues to dominate, though market share has declined as increased competition emerges
We briefly touched on augmented reality in our meeting. I'm including this link because it demonstrates how AR can be used to solve real world problems. The technology is still in in infancy, but I find the possibilities exciting. Imagine walking in your library and asking your phone "Where do I find info on the history of Spain" and getting dynamic information as you move through the library - including links to online information and databases that you could access from your phone. Pretty cool