{"id":294,"date":"2015-05-07T11:54:07","date_gmt":"2015-05-07T15:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.uconn.edu\/professionaldevelopment\/?p=294"},"modified":"2015-05-07T11:54:07","modified_gmt":"2015-05-07T15:54:07","slug":"computers-in-libraries-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.uconn.edu\/professionaldevelopment\/2015\/05\/07\/computers-in-libraries-part-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Computers in Libraries, Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"

At this year\u2019s Computers in Libraries conference in Washington, DC, I attended \u201c30 Mobile Apps for Librarians in 40 Minutes,\u201d presented by INFOdocket’<\/a>s\u00a0Gary Price. \u00a0I\u2019d like to briefly share with you the apps I found most interesting from that presentation:<\/p>\n

AudioNow<\/a> is a streaming audio service that connects mobile (or fixed) phone callers to live or pre-recorded radio broadcasts from around the world. \u00a0It\u2019s perfect for those without\u00a0WiFi access, there\u2019s no subscription fee, and users dial a\u00a0U.S. phone number. \u00a0*Regular calling rates apply<\/p>\n

CamFind<\/a> is a visual search engine.\u00a0 You snap away and CamFind will identify most, if not all, of the objects in your picture. It then links you to purchase options which is a useful feature when you find an item you like in real life, but you\u2019re not too sure where the item is\u00a0sold. \u00a0Free, iOS + Android<\/em><\/p>\n

\"CamFind\"<\/a><\/p>\n

DarkSky<\/a> is a weather app that uses state-of-the-art technology to predict the weather at your exact location and up to an hour in advance.\u00a0$3.99, iOS<\/em><\/p>\n

Photomath<\/a> is a camera calculator. You snap a picture of a mathematical equation and the app will solve it for you in real time, providing a step-by-step breakdown (math teachers beware). \u00a0Free, iOS + Android<\/em><\/p>\n

Sight<\/a> saves an entire\u00a0article with just a\u00a0screenshot and allows you to read it offline at a later time.\u00a0Free, iOS<\/em><\/p>\n

Soundhound<\/a> is a sound recognition app.. It will identify a song that is currently playing and provide you with song lyrics, artist information, and purchase options. \u00a0It will also connect you to performance videos and music streaming services like Spotify.\u00a0Free, iOS + Android<\/em><\/p>\n

Urban Engines<\/a> is a public transit app. It\u00a0uses\u00a0real-time data and allows you to download city maps which are\u00a0totally accessible offline; great if you frequent areas with weak wireless signals.\u00a0Free, iOS + Android<\/em><\/p>\n

Word Lens <\/a>\u00a0is a real-time translator. You simply snap a picture of any printed text and Word Lens will translate it for you. \u00a0Free, iOS + Android<\/em><\/p>\n

\"WordLens2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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For a complete list of all 30 mobile apps, visit https:\/\/dl.dropboxusercontent.com\/u\/513947\/CIL_MOBILE.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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