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Mobile Apps for Librarians

In an increasing mobile environment, library and reading-related activities often take place on a phone or tablet device. Not only does this mean that library Web sites must keep mobile navigability in mind, but also develop and utilize apps that allow patrons to interact with information and with libraries. While apps don’t serve every purpose, and sometimes a simply designed mobile Web site is a better choice, I as a librarian find myself turning to apps on a regular basis. What are your favorite apps? Write me at june.power@uncp.edu and tell me which apps you can’t do without. The following apps are free and should work on Apple, Google, and PC platforms that support app use. Due to the variety of mobile platforms, I am not providing the usual URLs I include when reviewing Web sites. These apps can be found through the app store specific to your device. As with all apps and online networks, please be aware of security risks to your phone due to both viruses and hacking. Because many of these apps interact with each other and with sites on the Internet, even though they are vetted sites, be wary and use secure and frequently changed passwords to decrease your vulnerability to malicious interference.