Showing posts with label research. Show all posts
Showing posts with label research. Show all posts

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Great Apps

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.




Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Help Your Child Finish the Year


The last few weeks of school, it can be tough to focus--get the research done at your library! Use our research databases, or chat online with a librarian anytime through Ask Here PA

- Homework Help K-8
- Homework Help 9-12