More mobile apps built with the WorldCat Search API
News from OCLC.
The WorldCat Search API and WorldCat Registry APIs have been busy! There are two free iPhone apps that use the two APIs that you might be interested in:
Pic2shop
 | A barcode scanning app for iPhone called pic2shop now includes local library results thanks to Vision Smarts, a technology company based in Belgium. Pic2shop helps you compare costs at various retailers and now local libraries. A free download through Apple’s iTunes App store, pic2shop works in all countries and they’re working on translations and platforms beyond iPhone. See screen shots and a YouTube video on the WorldCat blog about it ›› |
Book Bazaar
 | Another free iPhone app is also available now called Book Bazaar. Developed by Bayview Labs in Mountain View, CA, With Book Bazaar, you type in a title, author, keyword or ISBN to compare prices for books at online or local bookstores, and now libraries. Developer Rizwan Virk says, “Book Bazaar is made for book lovers who want to find a specific book right away. The best and easiest way to find a book is at a local library, and so we want to support local libraries as much as possible.” Available for U.S. users at the moment, download Book Bazaar in the iTunes App store. |
- Oclc Application Gallery
OCLC has announced that twelve new apps have been added to OCLC Application gallery.Members of the OCLC Developer Network and participants at WorldCat Mashathons have created these apps and mash-ups.Getting It System Toolkit (GIST) for Gifts and Weed...
- Oclc Announces "quick Start" Version Of The Oclc Worldcat Local Service
OCLC is making a WoldCat Local available for free to First Search customers. Currently it is an OPAC replacement, however, plans are to add circulation, ERM, and other ILS functions. One effect of this would be to have the circulation records for dozens...
- Librarything Local
LibraryThing Local maps libraries, bookstores, and book events.LibraryThing Local is a gateway to thousands of local bookstores, libraries and book festivals?and to all the author readings, signings, discussions and other events they host. It is our attempt...
- Isbn Tool
The ISBN Links Generator will generate various links keyed by an ISBN. The list of links includes:Google "Look Inside"Amazon "Search Inside"Amazon.co.uk sales page (with affiliate code)Amazon Web Service Item InfoOU Library catalogue lookupOCLC Audience...
- Free Comic Book Day
40 days until Free Comic Book Day. Free Comic Book Day will take place on May 7, 2005. Libraries should contact their local comic book shop to see if they can somehow participate. Free Comic Book Day...