Presented at the Nevada Library Association Conference 2013, Reno NV.

1. THERE’S AN APP FOR
THAT!
www.nptechforgood.com
Librarian and Patron Edition
Nevada Library Association Conference - October 19, 2013
Presented By
Sena Loyd, @Two Digital Learning Center Manager, Carson City Library
sloyd@carson.org, 775-887-2244 x1018

2. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
WHAT IS AN APP?
App = Application
Generally Mobile
Software

3. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
MOBILE
CONNECTIONS will hit
10 MILLION by 2016
Cisco predicts

4. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
WHY APPS MATTER!
91%
of American Adults Own a Cell Phone
56%
of American Adults Own a Smart Phone
34%
of American Adults Own a Tablet Computer
Pew Internet: Mobile
September 18, 2013

5. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
WHY APPS MATTER!
of Adults
60%
Access the Internet
52%
Send or Receive Emails
50%
Download Apps
Pew Internet: Mobile
September 18, 2013
with a Cell Phone!

6. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
WHY APPS MATTER!
as of 2013
900,000
800,000
120,000
100,000
Mobile Statistics
2012
Apple
Android (Includes Kindle)
Blackberry
Windows
apps available!

7. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
WHY APPS MATTER!
as of 2012-13
50,000,000
48,000,000
3,000,000
???,???
Mobile Statistics
2012
Android (Includes Kindle)
Apple
Blackberry
Windows
apps downloaded!

8. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
WHY APPS MATTER!
time to 50 MILLION USERS
38 YEARS
13 YEARS
4 YEARS
50 DAYS
Mobile Statistics
2012
RADIO
TV
INTERNET
DRAW SOMETHING
APP

9. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
WHY APPS
should
MATTER
to Libraries!
Americans say that they would
wider uses of
embrace
technology at libraries.
6% of Americans ages 16 and older had used a mobile device to connect to a
library site in 2009
13% of Americans ages 16 and older had used a mobile device to connect to a
library site in 2013
University of Washington Study
2009
Mobile Connections to Libraries
Pew Study 2012

10. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
WHY APPS
should
MATTER
to Libraries!
Americans say that they would
wider uses of
embrace
technology at libraries.
Apps-based access to library materials and programs:
35% of Americans ages 16 and older would “very likely” use that service and
28% say they would be “somewhat likely” to do so.
Library Services in the Digital Age
Pew Study 2012

11. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
WHY APPS
should
MATTER
to Libraries!
Americans say that they would
wider uses of
embrace
technology at libraries.
GPS-Navigation apps to help patrons locate materials inside library buildings:
34% of Americans ages 16 and older would “very likely” use that service and
28% say they would be “somewhat likely” to do so.
Library Services in the Digital Age
Pew Study 2012

12. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
AccessMyLibrary
uses your global position to locate libraries
within a 10-mile radius, then will give you
access to online Gale resources.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Reference
Platforms:
Apple
Android

13. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Allrecipes.com Dinner
access shopping lists, search recipes by
dish, cooking time, ingredients, find recipes
that match your diet.
Cost:
Free, $2.99 Pro
Category:
Food & Drink
Platforms:
Apple
Android
Windows 8

14. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
App Advice
tells you everything you need to know
about apps and your iPhone or iPad. Whats
the latest app news?
Cost:
$1.99
Category:
News
Platforms:
Apple

15. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
apps.usa.gov
353 apps in subjects such as Reference,
Utilities, Health and Fitness, Medical, News,
Travel and Lifestyle.
Cost:
Free, Varies
Category:
Many
Platforms:
Apple
Android
Blackberry

16. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
ArticleSearch
browse scientific papers, journals, articles,
magazines and more academic
publications. Includes abstracts and full text.
Cost:
Free, In-App
Purchases Avail.
Category:
Education
Platforms:
Apple

17. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Bloomberg
comprehensive access to global business
and finance news, market data and portfolio
tools. Personalization available.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Finance
Platforms:
Apple
Android
Blackberry
Windows

18. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
City Guides Catalog
traveling somewhere? Get this FREE city
guide with the restaurants, attractions, hotels
and reviews from TripAdvisor. No data.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Travel
Platforms:
Apple
Android

19. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Cities - Nat Geo
explore the best of four of the world’s most
vibrant cities - London, Paris, Rome and New
York.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Travel
Platforms:
Apple

20. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Dictionary.com
#1 FREE dictionary app for apple and
android.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Reference
Platforms:
Apple
Android

21. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Dropbox
lets you bring all your photos, docs, and
videos anywhere are share them easily.
Upload files to your free account. 2gb.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Productivity
Platforms:
Apple
Android
Blackberry

22. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
DuckDuckGo
offers you a better way to search and take
on Stories. Search anonymously.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Reference
Platforms:
Apple
Android

23. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
EasyBib
create MLA, APA, and Chicago style
citations in seconds by scanning a book bar
code, create a database of citations.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Education
Platforms:
Apple
Android

24. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Evernote
is easy to use, free app that helps you
remember everything across all of the
devices you use. Stay organized!
Cost:
Free
Category:
Productivity
Platforms:
Apple
Android
Windows

25. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Flipboard
is your personal magazine. Select the news
you want to read!
Cost:
Free
Category:
News
Platforms:
Apple
Android

26. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Google Translate
translate text between more than 70
languages!
Cost:
Free
Category:
Reference
Platforms:
Apple
Android

27. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
HootSuite
helps you spread social media messages,
monitor conversations, and track results.
Cost:
Free, In-App
Purchases Avail.
Category:
Social Networking
Platforms:
Apple
Android

28. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
iAnnotate PDF
use to read, mark up, and share PDF, DOC,
PPT and image files!
Cost:
$9.99
Category:
Productivity
Platforms:
Apple
Android

29. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
iTunes U
Cost:
Free
Category:
Education
Platforms:
Apple
gives you access to complete courses from
leading universities and other schools - plus
the world’s largest digital catalog of free
educational content.

30. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Job Search by Indeed
Job searching on the go with the most
comprehensive search engine for jobs.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Business
Platforms:
Apple
Android

31. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Khan Academy/
Kh Android
allows you to learn almost anything for free.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Education
Platforms:
Apple
Android

32. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Mango Languages
free access to over 40 foreign language
courses and 15 English courses taught in
users native language.
Cost:
Free, in-App and
Library
Subscription
Category:
Education
Platforms:
Apple
Android

33. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Merck PTE HD
periodic table of elements.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Education
Platforms:
Apple
Android

34. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Moo, Baa, La La La!
Sandra Boynton’s best selling book.
Cost:
$3.99
Category:
Books
Platforms:
Apple

35. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Netflix
movies on the go!
Cost:
Free, subscription
Category:
Entertainment
Platforms:
Apple
Android

36. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
NPR News
a delightful news magazine.
Cost:
Free
Category:
News
Platforms:
Apple
Android

37. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
OverDrive
read and listen to eBooks and audiobooks
from your library on the go or at home.
22,000 libraries nationwide.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Books
Platforms:
Apple
Android
Blackberry
Windows
Nook

38. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Reference USA
Cost:
Free
Category:
Reference
Platforms:
Apple
Android
a premiere business and consumer
reference and research tool offering instant,
real-time access to in-depth information on
millions of businesses in the USA.

39. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
TED
presents talks from some of the world’s most
fascinating people.
Cost:
Free
Category:
Entertainment
Platforms:
Apple
Android

40. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Thank you!
Presented By
Sena Loyd,
@Two Digital Learning Center Manager,
Carson City Library
sloyd@carson.org, 775-8872244 x1018