by Nicole Hennig | Sep 9, 2014
Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you know that my book: Apps for Librarians – Using the Best Mobile Technology to Educate, Create, and Engage is going to be available next week.
Libraries Unlimited has set the publication date at September 14.
It will be available in paperback for $45, and there will also be an ebook version (I don’t know the price and release date for that yet).
If you have any doubts about the importance of app-literacy for librarians, see my post, “Why the move to mobile is an opportunity for librarians.”
Please help spread the word. Thanks!
by Nicole Hennig | Aug 14, 2014
Here’s a quick summary of the best articles I saw these past two weeks.
Good press about libraries
Why the Public Library Beats Amazon—for Now:
As E-Book Subscription Services Grow Their Catalogs, the Age-Old Institution Trumps All
This Wall Street Journal author compares subscription ebook services like Oyster, Scribd, and Kindle Unlimited to ebook borrowing services from public libraries. Guess who wins! The libraries — for their more extensive collections of titles.
The Public Library Wants to Be Your Office
Discusses libraries as useful alternatives to paid co-working spaces — more diverse, and often nicer spaces. Also points out the challenges for libraries.
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by Nicole Hennig | Aug 14, 2014
The move to mobile is empowering for all types of users, from toddlers to the elderly. It’s also great for people with various types of disabilities — which could be anyone at different times in their lives.
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by Nicole Hennig | Jun 18, 2014
Many universities and libraries offer access to Lynda.com for online training on technical topics. It’s useful for learning how to use specific software, such as Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, or Excel.
I had access to Lynda.com for several years while I was working at MIT and I used it for those types of courses. But recently I was searching for training on iBooks Author and I also found many other interesting courses that are worth looking at. So I thought I would make a list of some of the most interesting and varied courses that you might not be aware of in Lynda.com. (more…)
by Nicole Hennig | Jun 9, 2014
Chicago Public Library makerspace visualization
(Katie Day on Flickr).
p.s. If you liked this post, you might enjoy my newsletter: Mobile Apps News. It’s an easy way to stay current with the world of mobile apps for education.
by Nicole Hennig | May 24, 2014
The world needs more high quality app reviews. Have you noticed that most reviews in Apple’s app store are not well-informed? Many people dash off a tech support question, or write something based on a misunderstanding of what the app does.
Librarians have been reviewing books for years. Now is the time to do the same with mobile apps.
App Review Checklist
Here’s a checklist I’ve developed as a guideline for reviewing mobile apps. (more…)
