Apple Apps for Easy Mobile Searching

Searching the library catalog and selecting library databases from your smart phone is made easier with two new apps available from Apple. Download the free apps on your I-phone, I-pod touch or I-pad and connect with the library in a whole new way.

BookMyneIn addition to providing easy mobile access to the library’s catalog BookMyne offers these additional features: Barcode scanning capability—library users can scan the barcode of a book at a bookstore and check to see if the item is available at the library. Enhanced account interaction—library users can view account information including fines and fees and check due dates for checked out items. Users can also renew checked out items as well as place and manage holds.

AccessMyLibrary (Available for Apple and Android devices) AccessMyLibrary allows users to easily search for information in many of our Gale resources. AccessMyLibrary uses GPS to find public libraries within a 10-mile radius of the user's location. There’s no need to log in; simply select Grace A Dow Memorial Library as your home library and begin searching.

July 18 2011

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