Are you one of the 46% of Americans who own a smart phone? These apps are wonderful for research, reading, cooking, learning and more. And they are FREE!
Allrecipes.com (
Android &
iOS) - Search by dish, cooking time or ingredients.
Article Search (
iOS) - Search for journal articles with Google Scholar and Microsoft Academic for free. Results are given in PDF files.
Bloomberg (
Android &
iOS) - Finance news, market data, stock tracking tools and news coverage.
CamScanner (
Android &
iOS) - turn your phone into a document scanner and fax machine.
Congress (
Android) - Find your elected officials and respresentatives. Research the latest bills, committe hearings and laws.
Dictionary (Merriam Webster) (
Android &
iOS) - Look up words, synonyms, antonyms and more.
First Aid Red Cross (
Android &
iOS) - Offers expert advice, videos, safety tips and instructions for everyday first aid.
Goodreads (
Android &
iOS) - Discover new books, rate what you have read and read others' reviews about books.
iTunes U (
iOS) - University level classes and lectures, for free.
Job Search (
Android &
iOS) - search for jobs in a specific area or industry with indeed.com. Keeps track of new jobs and displays them each time you launch the app.
Khan Academy (
iOS iPad only) or
KhAndroid (
Android) - Bring all the resources of Khan Academy with you on the go. Excellent information for school age kids or parents looking to help with homework.
Kindle (
Android &
iOS) - ebook interface for Amazon.com
Overdrive (
Android &
iOS) - get ebooks and audiobooks directly from CCLS
Red Laser (
Android &
iOS) - See a book you like? Scan the barcode and it will find it at a local library.
Reference USA (
iOS) - Access CCLS library database on your iPad.
Shazam (
Android &
iOS) - You hear a new song you like. Use the microphone on your smart phone to record it and the app will provide the information of the song for you.
World Factbook (
Android) - Provides information on the history, people, governments, economy, geography and more.
