Presentation handout for the 2012 AzLA Annual Conference on November 10, 2012

1. Apps for Work & Life
presented by Adrienne Strock
2012 AzLA Annual Conference
November 10, 2012
Be aware that:
 Not all of these apps may work with older devices (dependent upon which version of the operating system you are
running and whether or not you’ve updated it)
 The info may not be accurate due to constant changes in pricing and apps becoming temporarily or permanently
unavailable
 The orange hyperlinks provide you with links to websites or app stores.
What is an app?
Short for application, an app is “typically a small specialized program downloaded onto mobile devices”
source: dictionary.com
Apps for Work = AFW
Access My Library
This location-based Gale app will find nearby libraries. You can view them on a map or in list form and point your
customer to other libraries in your area. There are also school and college versions of this app.
COST: Free
Available for: Android and iOS
EasyBib
Scan a barcode (not a library barcode) to get immediate citations for MLA, APA and Chicago style works cited/reference
pages. This app has email capability, so you can you can email the list, cut, and paste it into your works cited page.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
Movies by Flixster (with Rotten Tomatoes)
Use Flixster to: discover upcoming movie releases, see what’s playing in theaters nearby, view Rotten Tomato ratings, or
log into Netflix. Use the DVD tab to let customers know DVDs release dates: answer reference questions about release
dates or to encourage DVD holds through “coming soon” posters and flyers.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
How to Make Origami
Use this app to jazz up an origami program. The navigation provides an origami image and the number of steps. Click on
a desired origami, navigate through the screen with the back and forward arrows, and watch the animated steps.
COST: Free (with the opportunity to download more for free)
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
Apps for Work & Life
1 presented by Adrienne Strock
November 10, 2012
2012 AzLA Annual Conference

2. Librarian
Tracks (adjustable) noise levels and loudly shushes once preset noise level is exceeded. This is a great app to use for a
“Silent Library” program (http://tinyurl.com/ye9heue). The app goes from light gray (not activated) to green (live) to red
(too loud).
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: iOS
RedLaser
This easy to use price comparison app lets users know if a nearby library owns a desired item through WorldCat
integration. Simply select scan to scan the barcode, select the local listings, and scroll to the bottom. Please note that if
an owning library hasn’t updated its WorldCat holdings for the item yet, RedLaser will not know that the library has it.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS (There are plenty of other apps that using WorldCat integration. Here are a few:
http://tinyurl.com/azsx7xe).
Newbery
Browse winners or honor books using the year spinner.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: iOS
YALSA’s Teen Book Finder
Take this app with you to the YA stacks to search for all of the YALSA award winners and list makers.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: iOS
Bump
Share photos, contact info for yourself or others in your address book, and your social network accounts with others by
“bumping” hands with each other (both bumpers must have the Bump app open and device in hand). You can now
bump with your computer by tapping your phone onto your spacebar (visit http://bu.mp).
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
CardMunch (powered by LinkedIn)
Capture business card information through photos and add it to your contacts. It also will sync to LinkedIn profiles. Must
have a LinkedIn account to use this app.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: iOS (There are plenty of non-LinkedIn alternatives. In fact, Mashable recently posted about 5
recommended apps for digitizing business cards: http://tinyurl.com/8w92pyw.)
Scan2PDF Lite
Take a picture of a document, photo, or whatever and quickly create a PDF document to save or share.
COST: $6.99 (the Free lite version leaves large “watermark” on the PDF)
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
Apps for Work & Life
2 presented by Adrienne Strock
November 10, 2012
2012 AzLA Annual Conference

3. Evernote Skitch
Edit screenshots and images with arrows, text, highlights, etc. Use them in presentations, email, trainings, and more.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
CloudOn
View, create, and edit MS Office products. View various file types (PDF, JPG, GIF, etc.). Also offers Dropbox integration
for easy access and sharing of files. Best of all, it’s free!
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
Dropbox
Share files between devices (including your computer). Simply save a file into Dropbox and you will have access to it
wherever the app’s installed. 10 Things You Didn’t Know Dropbox Could Do from Mashable: http://tinyurl.com/9sqbpuk
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
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Cox Mobile Connect
Set your DVR via your phone, check out the guide channel, and manage your home phone.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
Cox TV Connect
Watch live cable TV on your iPad.
COST: Free
Available for: iOS (iPad)
Gas Buddy
Find the cheapest gas price near you. Report gas prices to earn rewards and prizes.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
Run Pee (Helping your bladder enjoy the movies as much as you do)
Discover the best time to use the restroom during a movie so you don’t miss the good bits. Provides you with the best
time to go, how long you have to go, and a synopsis of what you missed. This app also tells you if there are any features
after the movie credits worth sticking around for.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
Take Me to My Car
Pin your current location on a map when you park your car so that you can find it later. Great for city parking, parking at
large venues, or for general absentmindedness. Android users, try Find My Car Free.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: iOS
Apps for Work & Life
3 presented by Adrienne Strock
November 10, 2012
2012 AzLA Annual Conference

4. Happy Hours
Provides you with a list of nearby restaurants and bars and includes their addresses, their locations on a map, what their
happy hour deals are, and when happy hour ends. Filter your list of results or search for a deal by restaurant name.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
Taplister (discover craft beers)
Search by beers and bars to discover which bars have your favorite craft beers or to find out what nearby bars have on
tap and on the menu.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: Android & iOS
Mobile RSS
Read your Google Reader content through this app.
COST: Free (ad-free pro version $2.99)
AVAILABLE FOR: iOS
AppDeals (for iPad) vs Apps Free
Both will direct you to discounted apps that are either on sale or free.
AppDeals Apps Free
COST: Free COST: Free
AVAILABLE FOR: iOS Available for: iOS
Apps for Work & Life
4 presented by Adrienne Strock
November 10, 2012
2012 AzLA Annual Conference