Mobile-Friendly Resources
We love our mobile devices just as much as you, which is why we wanted to bring some of the great services from OCLS to your pocket. Below is a list of great apps and mobile-friendly sites, made by OCLS and a few of our trusted vendors, that we think you should check out!
OCLS Shake It! for Android
By Orange County Library System
Find something to read, watch, or listen to with OCLS Shake It! for Android. Give your device a shake, and OCLS Shake It! will find a title for you in our catalog. Discover a whole world of audiobooks, movies, novels, biographies, and more! Want a different suggestion? Give it another shake!
Watch Doug & Sam shake it!
Features:
- Filter by audience, genre, or format
- Lock down choices to narrow results
- Browse title details right from the app or send it to your browser
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OCLS Mobile
Take a look at OCLS Mobile, a mobile version of our website that provides a breakthrough way to explore the Library using your iPhone, iPod Touch, or Android smartphone. Search the catalog, access your account, find library locations and driving directions, learn about upcoming events, watch videos, and more! Start using it now at m.ocls.info or by scanning the code on the right.
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OCLS Shake It! for iPhone and iPod Touch App
Find something to read, watch, or listen to with OCLS Shake It! for iPhone and iPod Touch. Give your device a shake, and OCLS Shake It! will find a title for you in our catalog. Discover a whole world of audiobooks, movies, novels, biographies, and more! Want a different suggestion? Give it another shake!
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AccessMyLibrary App
There’s deep knowledge nearby – knowledge for life and learning – when you locate and unlock the rich, relevant resources of your public library. It’s as simple as using AccessMyLibrary from Gale, part of Cengage Learning, a world-leading publisher of reference information. Direct your mobile browser to www.ocls.info/aml or scan the code to the right.
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ASK a Librarian Mobile
The terrific resource, Ask a Librarian, has been optimized for handheld devices. Select your library and text or e-mail your reference questions from the convenience of your phone! Visit the Ask a Librarian mobile service by directing your mobile browser to www.askalibrarian.mobi or by scanning the code to the right.
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Freading Mobile App
Find thousands of eBooks from every genre and you'll never need to worrying about late fees or waiting on a hold. Available for your Apple device or Android smartphone! Start by pointing your mobile browser to www.ocls.info/freading or by scanning the code. Create a free Freading account and then download the app!
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Mango Mobile App
Have all the wonderful language-learning courses at your fingertips, wherever you go! Hear the pronunciations and learn the vocabulary and grammar through this engaging and easy app! Begin by pointing your mobile browser to www.ocls.info/mango or by scanning the code. Create a free Mango Languages account and then download the app!
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Music Online
"Send-to-Mobile" is a new functionality in Music Online, included in all of the individual streaming music collections. You can now send an audio track, video track, album, or playlist from our streaming collections to your mobile device for your listening pleasure. Look for a cell phone icon ("Send-to-Mobile") next to each track, album, or playlist.
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OverDrive Media Console App
OverDrive Media Console app handles all aspects of your MP3 audiobook and Adobe ePub eBook download experience. Access the OCLS OverDrive Digital Collection directly through the app using the Get Books feature. Get the OverDrive Media Console by going to www.ocls.info/OverDriveApp on your iPhone or Android device or scan the code to the right.
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Pop Culture Universe Mobile Website
Get reliable information about celebrities, fashion, Internet culture, music, sports, technology, television, trends, and other aspects of popular culture on your smartphone! Pop Culture Universe is the authority on America's pop culture, both past and present. Point your mobile browser to www.ocls.info/pcu or scan the code to the right today!
Tutor.com To Go App
For iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, the Tutor.com To Go is the free mobile app that helps you keep track of your Tutor.com sessions. Connect to a live tutor, save documents and photos, access resources from the SkillsCenter ™. It's easy! Go to www.ocls.info/ttg or scan the code to the right, create a free account, download the app, and go!
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World Book Mobile
If you need a quick fact on the go, World Book Mobile is the reference source for you! Just direct your smartphone to www.ocls.info/wbo or scan the code to the right to get started tracking down important kernels of information. Just enter your search terms and access easily navigable articles and images from World Book Online. You can also peruse the Tending Topics to increase your knowledge about the world around you.
WorldCat Mobile
Use the Web version of WorldCat Mobile to search for library materials and locate a nearby library system that may carry the items you are interested in. This tool is especially handy if you use more than one library system. Direct your smartphone browser to www.ocls.info/wc or scan the code to the right to get started.
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