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One library staff to another

• Huey – I bet I know the DDC better than you.• Louie – The DDC ?• Huey – You know, the Dewey Decimal

Classification system devised by Melvil Dewey.• Louie – Oh, so what, I have an app for that.• Huey – Get out!

One library staff to another

• Zoey – I bet I know the LCC better than you.• Louie – The LCC ?• Zoey – You know, the Library of Congress

Classification system developed by, you guessed it, the Library of Congress.

• Louie – Oh, so what, I have an app for that.• Zoey – Get out!

Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary-apps/android-ipad-iphone-windows.htm

Offers voice search – to let you look up a word without having to spell it

For Tablets: Scrolling Index - lets you browse the entire dictionary

No internet connection is required to view the definitions or thesaurus (although you do need a connection to view illustrations, hear audio pronunciations, and use voice search).

Features:

Audio Pronunciations

Synonyms & Antonyms

Voice Search

Example Sentences

Word of the Day Recent History - lets you keep track of the words you've looked up

Excellent tool with Mobile Reference or Patron Assistance programs

CamScanner

http://www.intsig.com/en/camscanner.html

How can this be a beneficial in your library?

• Tool for mobile reference or mobile patron help• Recommend to patrons with mobile devices

who might find it useful• Allow patrons to use in-house device to capture

recipe(s), obituary s/he may want to share, scan some key genealogical info or receipts, business cards, large easel meeting notes, etc., and store in cloud for later retrieval

• Other benefits?

There is free version for Android and iOS devices.

http://www.intsig.com/en/camscanner.html

WyoMobile

http://www.uwyo.edu/wyomobile/

Why this app for you and your patrons?

• Mobile map of campus buildings and locations and parking lots

• Libraries: Access the UW libraries for research and helpful library information.

• Outreach2Go: For UW Outreach students -- check your grades, participate in discussions, view assignments and more. Login with your eCollege credentials.

• Events: Find out about events coming up at UW.

• Transit & Parking: Find the best transportation and parking options available.

• Athletics: Get the latest scores, news and ticket information for the Wyoming Cowboys & Cowgirls.

• University Store: Shop the University Store website where you can find textbooks, UW gear and much more.

This puppy is free for Android and iOS devices.

http://www.uwyo.edu/wyomobile/

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