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Libraries

Tutor.com Online Tutoring App Now Available Through Boopsie

March 8, 2012


Collaboration provides a standard way for library mobile applications to interact with each other


PALO ALTO, CA and NEW YORK – March 8, 2012 – Tutor.com, the highest-rated online tutoring provider, and Boopsie, the leading mobile solution for universities and libraries worldwide, today announced the availability of Tutor.com through the Boopsie platform. The partnership will make it easy for library patrons whose libraries subscribe to both services to access a live tutor anytime, anywhere through the Boopsie native mobile app.

“The goal for libraries in today’s information-rich environment is to make it as easy as possible for their users to find and access the library’s valuable resources,” said Greg Carpenter, Boopsie CEO. “Library patrons are turning to mobile devices and they want one point of access to what the library has to offer. Our partnership with Tutor.com means that students looking for homework help can connect to a tutor through the library’s Boopsie app, with just one click.”

For Tutor.com the astounding growth in mobile usage has driven the development of a full mobile solution that includes the Tutor.com To Go™ iOS app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and an HTML5 classroom that is compatible with any mobile device. “For many students, especially those from lower economic backgrounds, their mobile device is the only way they have to access the internet,” said George Cigale, founder and CEO of Tutor.com. “The Tutor.com mobile app provides access to one-to-one online tutoring when and where students need help. We’re delighted to be working with Boopsie to make our app more visible to students as soon as they connect to their library’s mobile site.”

Tutor.com is the highest rated online tutoring service available. In post-session surveys over 96% of students say they would recommend Tutor.com to a friend; over 90% say that Tutor.com helps improve their grades and helps them be more confident about their schoolwork.

In use in more than 250 libraries and universities, Boopsie is changing the way libraries look at their mobile presence, taking a more strategic approach to delivering content beyond the library catalog to users when and where they need information.

About Tutor.com
Tutor.com is the world’s largest and highest-rated online tutoring service. The Tutor.com network of over two thousand professional tutors and career specialists have delivered more than 7 million one-to-one tutoring and career sessions in a proprietary online classroom optimized for learning, since 2001. Tutor.com powers tutoring and homework help programs for the Department of Defense; school districts across the country; colleges and universities; the states of Alabama, Alaska, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota and Rhode Island; the District of Columbia, and thousands of public libraries.
For more information about Tutor.com’s Mobile Solutions, please go to www.tutor.com/mobile.

BOOPSIE CONTACT
Sam Nickell
Vice President, Business Development
(425) 996-8838
sam.nickell@boopsie.com

TUTOR.COM CONTACT
Sandi White
Vice President, Institutional Sales
(530) 470-0455
swhite@tutor.com

 

Libraries

Boopsie Extends Academic Reach to Include Law and K-12

October 18, 2011


Orange Lutheran and New York Law School Join Ranks of Education Customers


Palo Alto, CA – Oct. 18, 2011 – Boopsie, the leading mobile solution for universities and libraries worldwide, announced today that it has expanded its list of academic library customers to include New York Law School and Orange Lutheran High School. Boopsie’s market footprint in the academic sector now includes public and private universities, community colleges, law schools and K-12.
“The number of students using a device as their primary Internet access point increases daily,” notes Greg Carpenter, Boopsie’s CEO. “Both New York Law School and Orange Lutheran have fully embraced the need to deliver mobile services. We’re excited to be working with them.”
In a report released last month, the technology market research firm IDC estimated that by 2015 more U.S. Internet users will access the Internet through mobile devices than through PCs. Already, according to Pew Research Center, a third of U.S. Smartphone owners consider the phone their primary connection to the Internet.
“This year Orange Lutheran made the move towards iPad2 use. Next year all students will be required to have one,” states Lydia Smith-Davis, Teacher-Librarian at Orange Lutheran. “With mobile technology on the forefront it was important that our library be part of the big picture.”
Boopsie’s native app technology provides academic institutions with the most advanced feature set for mobile access to library and campus services. Boopsie apps run on all phones and provide direct integration to all library ILS systems, OCLC’s Worldcat database and other custom databases, search engines and e-content. Boopsie’s patent-pending Smart Prefix search delivers real-time results by searching after each character is typed, making it fast and easy to find books and other reference materials. Support for non-catalog content such as recommended reading lists, location and hours and contact information for 1:1 librarian support is also available.
Additionally, Boopsie apps support universal campus content and services such as maps, departmental directories, local bus schedules, course listings, athletic and event calendars, direct links to community news and social media sites and other important student affairs information.
“We are the first law school to deploy this type of mobile app,” says Grace Lee, Electronic Services Librarian at New York Law School located in Tribeca. “In addition to giving our students access to catalog, course reserves and community news feeds, Boopsie was able to integrate directly with our custom DRAGNET search engine that specializes in legal content. This was a huge value-add for us.”
Additional information on Boopsie for Libraries can be found at http://www.boopsie.com/library/

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Libraries

Boopsie Showcases Multilingual Capabilities at REFORMA Conference

September 14, 2011


REFORMA to Support Mobile Engagement with Spanish Speaking Patrons



Palo Alto, CA – Sept 14, 2011 – Boopsie, the leading mobile solution for universities and libraries worldwide, announced today that it will debut a Spanish language version of its mobile app at this year’s REFORMA conference starting tomorrow in Denver, CO. REFORMA is a national organization that promotes library and information services to Spanish-speaking populations. Boopsie is the first mobile app vendor to offer multilingual support to libraries in the United States.

“Our goal is to help libraries reach all segments of their communities,” notes Greg Carpenter, Boopsie CEO. “For those that serve significant Hispanic populations, being able to offer a mobile app in Spanish creates a powerful opportunity to engage a broader audience.”

Earlier this year the Census Bureau reported the Hispanic population in the United States has surpassed 50 million, the majority of which speak Spanish at home. And according to a recent Pew study, Smartphone adoption among Hispanics is among the highest in the country at 45%.

“Mobile is becoming the primary channel for reaching Latino communities here in the U.S. – particularly the youth population,” says Maria F. Kramer, President, REFORMA National. “We are excited to be working with Boopsie. They are creating a significant opportunity for libraries to reinforce their position as multicultural hubs in both rural and urban centers across the country.” Boopsie apps are available in all languages that use the Latin alphabet. Customers are responsible for content translation. REFORMA chapters are available to assist libraries seeking Spanish language services. REFORMA has more than 19 chapters nationwide that service nearly all 50 states. A listing of active chapters can be found on the REFORMA website, http://www.reforma.org.

Additional information on Boopsie for Libraries can be found at http://www.boopsie.com/library/

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verbal800 Communications
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Libraries

Boopsie and CoverCake Simplify Mobile Discovery of Books Covered by Pop Media

July 26, 2011


New value-add channel for libraries now available via Boopsie for Libraries


Palo Alto, CA – July 26, 2011 – Boopsie, the leading mobile solution for universities and libraries worldwide, announced today that it will offer access to CoverCake’s book discovery platform which makes it easy for consumers to find books mentioned by popular media such as news magazine, radio and daytime talk shows. Access to CoverCake content will be offered as a channel option for public and academic libraries that wish to make it available via Boopsie for Libraries mobile apps. The deal with CoverCake represents the first step by Boopsie to deliver unique value-add content to libraries.

“Our goal is to reinforce the library as a central source of information on books and other media,” notes Greg Carpenter, Boopsie’s CEO. “CoverCake’s platform delivers value-add to our customers because it provides patrons with a quick and easy mechanism, using their mobile devices, to find the books highlighted on NPR, Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The View and other shows.” Currently there is no comprehensive discovery process for the hundreds of book reviews and author interviews that are featured on TV and radio shows every year. CoverCake has solved this problem by creating a platform that tracks, organizes and presents book and author information featured on those shows. Clicking on the book takes the user to a page with a brief synopsis, author information and a list of shows and movies that have featured that particular title. CoverCake allows consumers to find books featured in the last 12 months. CoverCake also provides information on whether a book is available at a local library or via online booksellers such as Amazon, BarnesandNoble.com or Google Books. Separately, CoverCake is available as an iPad app. An Android version is slated for release next month.

CoverCake content will be available as a separate channel on Boopsie for Libraries apps. In addition to providing information about the book and its availability at the library, patrons will be able to immediately check out books or place them on hold via their mobile devices. Boopsie customers can add the CoverCake channel to their mobile app free of charge.

“Too often the spotlight on new books is fleeting,” says Todd Gibson, Director of Business Development at CoverCake, Inc. “Our goal is to simplify discoverability and access to those books and authors that have become part of popular culture. Working with Boopsie expands our reach across mobile devices.”

Additional information on Boopsie for Libraries can be found at http://www.boopsie.com/library/

About Boopsie
Founded in 2006 and located in Silicon Valley, California, Boopsie is the industry-leading mobile solution for universities and libraries worldwide. Customers include Seattle Public, LA Public, University of Toronto, University of Notre Dame, Brown University, University of Gent in Belgium, and University of Auckland in New Zealand. Boopsie is American Library Association’s mobile partner for a range of conferences including ALA 2010 and the preferred mobile solution for a number of consortia. Disruptively affordable and easy-to-deploy without compromising on world-class performance, Boopsie's solutions are fully hosted and all apps are downloadable on mobile devices including Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, J2ME, Palm, Symbian, Windows Mobile, and also support browser-enabled devices.

About CoverCake
CoverCake is a stealth-mode startup company bent on delivering intelligent software solutions to help guide readers and book companies alike through an industry in turmoil. CoverCake is based and strategically positioned within Silicon Valley, California to upset the status quo of book recommendations and provides intuitive services for end users to publishers at the top of the food chain. CoverCake book recommendations and analytics solutions are designed for the entire book business vertical, and are fully hosted and built to scale. Mobile apps are available on the iPad, iPhone, and Android platforms.
http://www.covercake.com.

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Libraries

Boopsie Announces One-Click Access to OverDrive eBook Collections

June 22, 2011


Offers patrons direct access to digital titles via library-branded apps


Palo Alto, CA – June 22, 2011 – Boopsie, the leading mobile solution for universities and libraries worldwide, announced today that it now offers direct access to eBooks and audiobooks in a library's OverDrive®-powered digital collection. The new functionality will simplify patrons' mobile access to digital titles, enhance discoverability and enable libraries to offer one-stop access to all branch information, services and catalog material. Cuyahoga County Public Library, Douglas County Library, Los Gatos Public Library and Santa Clara County Public Library will be the first to rollout the new feature to their patrons.

"The number of people reading eBooks on their mobile phones increases daily," says Greg Carpenter, Boopsie CEO. "Giving libraries a simple, direct way to deliver digital titles not only reinforces their connection with patrons but also promises to maximize their return on investment in that content." OverDrive is the leading digital distributor of eBooks, audiobooks, music and video, servicing 15,000 public, K-12 school, and higher-ed libraries worldwide. Enabling direct access to OverDrive titles via their custom-branded mobile app represents a natural progression for libraries seeking to enhance the mobile experience for their patrons. Additionally, Boopsie's patent-pending Smart Prefix search allows real-time results by searching after each character is typed, making it fast and easy to find any book of choice.

"eBooks on mobile devices is the future," said Henry Bankhead, Library Manager for Adult Services, Los Gatos Public Library. "By providing our patrons with one-click access to our digital collection we expect usage to grow significantly. In fact, we expanded our inventory by 800% to meet the growing demand for eBooks on devices."

OverDrive collection access for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone platforms is included in Boopsie's recently announced Optimum package and is available to all new and existing customers. A separate download of the OverDrive Media Console is required to read eBooks accessed via Boopsie applications.

"We are excited to be one of the first libraries to offer OverDrive integration through our Boopsie app," said Jim Haprian, Cuyahoga County Public Library's Information Technology Director. "Simpler, more convenient access to our ePub materials will undoubtedly result in increased circulation. Our digital collection acquisitions are customer-driven, and we anticipate significant growth to meet increased demand."

Additional information on Boopsie for Libraries can be found at http://www.boopsie.com/library/

Media Contact: Pam Kahl
verbal800 Communications
office: 503.284.1534 mobile: 503.706.0259
pam.kahl@verbal800.com


Libraries

Tech Logic forms partnership with Boopsie

June 21, 2011


Partnership to Streamline Libraries’ Support for Mobile Devices


WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. (June 21, 2011) – Tech Logic and Boopsie have established a new partnership, improving and simplifying the process for libraries to support and manage their patrons' use of mobile devices. Exclusively working with libraries, Tech Logic delivers advanced technology solutions that ease the workload associated with moving and sorting library items and streamline the self check-out process. Boopsie is the industry leading mobile solution for universities and libraries worldwide. This collaboration will expand Boopsie's sales channel and enable Tech Logic to leverage Boopsie's mobile platform technology to enhance its product and service offerings.

"The explosion in mobile device use is a significant opportunity for academic and public libraries worldwide," notes Greg Carpenter, CEO of Boopsie. "By combining forces, Tech Logic and Boopsie are well positioned to help libraries maximize the ability to extend their reach and relevance from both inside and outside branch walls through the use of mobile technology."

Gary Kirk, President of Tech Logic, said, "This partnership with Boopsie brings together two respected leaders in the library industry, both dedicated to providing libraries worldwide with innovative mobile solutions that enhance the patron experience. Our customers and their patrons can expect to have access to the latest mobile self check-out technology available."

Both Tech Logic and Boopsie have focused on giving libraries the tools to increase efficiency and provide the best-possible experience to patrons. More than 400 libraries currently use Tech Logic solutions to manage circulation through Automated Sorting Technologies and streamline RFID and barcode-based self-services. Boopsie currently powers mobile applications for more than 200 public and academic libraries worldwide and has pioneered technologies such as BookCheck™ and BookLook Mobile™.

The partnership between Tech Logic and Boopsie will result in the integration of Boopsie for Libraries mobile platform technology with Tech Logic's MyMobileLibrary product line. The first product resulting from this collaboration is MyMobileLibrary: App, a mobile self check-out application that allows patrons to privately and securely check out items from anywhere within the library using their smartphone. The application communicates with a library's Integrated Library System (ILS) and is the first that is compatible with RFID security. MyMobileLibrary: App is expected to be available fall 2011. Additionally, Tech Logic and Boopsie will collaborate in further areas of sales and marketing and product development. Boopsie will retain responsibility for customer support through the development process and R&D of its mobile platform.

To learn more about Tech Logic’s products and services, contact Gary W. Kirk at gwkirk(at)tech-logic.com, call 800.494.9330, or visit www.tech-logic.com

Additional information on Boopsie for Libraries can be found at http://www.boopsie.com/library/

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verbal800 Communications
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Libraries

Boopsie for Libraries Optimum Package Now Available

May 24, 2011


New Boopsie BookLook Mobile™ makes it easy
to discover and reserve books remotely

 

 

 

 

 

Palo Alto, CA – May 25, 2011 – Boopsie, the leading mobile solution for universities and libraries worldwide, announced today that it has launched Boopsie for Libraries Optimum - a new product that aims to increase awareness and access to catalog inventory, foster a more engaged reader community and create efficiencies for library staff.

Optimum includes Boopsie’s newest feature, BookLook Mobile™ that allows patrons to scan the ISBN code of a book in a bookstore, check availability at their local library and instantly reserve it via their mobile phone. Boopsie is the only mobile solution provider to integrate leading ILS systems and ISBN data with card-holder account access into a single custom-branded mobile application.

Optimum is a game changer,” says Greg Carpenter, Boopsie CEO. “Through native mobile app technology, we are giving public and academic libraries the tools to revolutionize the patron experience both inside and outside the library in ways that increase staff availability to customers and could ultimately lower capital costs.“

Boopsie BookLook Mobile™ is the first to cross-reference ISBN data and disparate ILS systems with library account functionality. By simply scanning or entering the ISBN barcode data, card holders can determine if a book is owned by their local library, the branch where it is located and either place it on hold or join the waiting list. Additional information from existing licensed feeds such as publisher reviews, bibliographic sources such as Syndetics and crowd-sourced services such as GoodReads is available. Also included in the Optimum package is Boopsie BookCheck™ which allows patrons to check out a CD, DVD or book from anywhere in the library using their mobile phone. BookCheck™ is currently in use by Cuyahoga County Public Library, the top rated public library system in the United States.

The Boopsie for Libraries Optimum package is compatible with the majority of phones, although the barcode scanning functionality is limited to iPhone, Android and BlackBerry platforms due those manufacturers’ inclusion of advanced camera technology. Owners of other phones must manually enter barcode numbers in order to take advantage of the BookLook Mobile™ and BookCheck™ features. Optimum is immediately available for iPhone and Android. Support for the BlackBerry platform will be available in the near future. Optimum is offered to existing customers as an upgrade and to new customers as a premium package.

Additional information on Boopsie for Libraries can be found at http://www.boopsie.com/library/

Additional information on Boopsie for Libraries Optimum can be found at http://www.boopsie.com/libraries_optimum.html


Libraries

Boopsie Launches BookCheck™ Mobile Check-out for Libraries

April 11, 2011


Cuyahoga County Public Library first to deploy new
barcode-scan capability

 

Palo Alto, CA –April 11, 2011 – Boopsie, the leading mobile solution for universities and libraries worldwide, announced today the availability of BookCheck™ - a new feature that allows library patrons to check out books and other materials using a mobile phone. Cuyahoga County Public Library, the top rated library system in the United States, is the first to offer Boopsie BookCheck™ to its more than 787,000 active registered cardholders. CCPL launches their new mobile application this week.

“BookCheck™ delivers a whole new level of efficiency for both library staff and patrons,” notes Greg Carpenter, CEO of Boopsie. “With a quick scan of the library barcode using a mobile phone, patrons can access useful information about a book, CD or DVD and immediately check-out those materials from anywhere in the library.”

Boopsie is the currently the only mobile solution provider to offer mobile checkout capability. Leveraging barcode-scanning technology, the new feature allows library patrons to retrieve basic catalog information (real-time access from the library’s ILS system) and content from third-party sources such as book reviews, plot summaries and author bios from anywhere in the library using their mobile phone. Library cardholders can then check out the book with one click of a button. BookCheck is immediately available for Android device users. Support for iPhone and select Blackberry devices will follow shortly.

“We are very excited to be the first library to offer the convenience of mobile check-out to our customers,” said Jim Haprian, Information Technology Director of Cuyahoga County Public Library. “At CCPL we are committed to innovative service that meets and exceeds expectations and this app will help us better connect our customers to the excellent resources we have to offer.”

Built to take advantage of the most advanced device technology, Boopsie applications offer real-time ILS integration with popular systems such as Innovative Interfaces, SirsiDynix, ExLibris, among others and provide full support for non-catalog content and services such as GPS-aware library location finder and access to reading lists, event calendars and social networking channels.

Additional information on Boopsie for Libraries can be found at http://www.boopsie.com/library/


NARdiGras 2010

NARdiGras Goes Mobile with Boopsie

Nov. 5, 2010


For the second year in a row, Boopsie has been chosen to mobilize the National Association of Realtors annual conference and expo.


Taking place in New Orleans Nov 5-8, "NARdiGras" attendees will be able to use the free app to access the latest event schedule, view their personalized event planner, find sessions and speakers with just a few keystrokes; find and map exhibitor locations; get recommendations for local hot spots; and follow the show Twitter feed. The application is downloadable by any Android, Blackberry, iPhone, Java, Symbian or Windows Mobile device or can be accessed via a mobile browser.


Libaries

Growing Number of Libraries Worldwide Go Mobile with Boopsie

Oct. 27, 2010


Boopsie extends market leadership in mobilizing public and academic libraries

 

 

 

 

 

Boopsie, the leading mobile solution for universities and libraries worldwide, announced today that a growing number of public and academic libraries – including Omaha Public Library, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Australia’s Yarra Plenty Regional Public Library -­‐ have chosen Boopsie to mobilize their catalog and non-­‐catalog services.

These organizations join more than 40 other public and academic libraries worldwide including Brown University, Seattle Public Library and Indiana University that have chosen Boopsie as their mobile application provider of choice. “We deliver world-­‐class mobile applications that are disruptively affordable,” said Greg Carpenter, Boopsie CEO. “Our custom apps give libraries a fast and easy way to meet the needs of patrons’ mobile lifestyles without compromising on performance and features.”

In addition to Omaha Public, Yarra Plenty and SWOSU, University of La Verne, Colby College, California State University Channel Islands, Endicott College, San Mateo County Public Library and Loyola Marymount are poised to launch Boopsie-­‐powered mobile applications. Boopsie is American Library Association’s mobile partner for a range of conferences including ALA 2010.

Boopsie applications are compatible with all mobile phones and integrate directly with multiple back-­‐end data sources, including any ILS database, to deliver fast and easy catalog search, access to reading lists, blogs and tweets and the ability to check-­‐out and renew books directly from a mobile phone. Applications can be deployed – with minimal technical expertise by library staff -­‐ within weeks at a fraction of the cost of comparable solutions. “We’re excited to be working with Boopsie,” said Gary Wasdin, Executive Director for Omaha Public Library. “Providing a mobile application that works with all mobile phones will enable us to expand our reach and relevance and deliver access to the services our patrons use most.” Additional information on Boopsie for Libraries can be found at http://www.boopsie.com/library/

Boopsie Disrupts Economics of Mobile Application Development

Oct. 5, 2010


Award-winning App Developer Mobilizes CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS Conference



Media Contact: Pam Kahl
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Boopsie, an award-winning mobile applications provider, has shipped its latest technology that enables delivery of enterprise-class mobile applications in a matter of weeks and at a fraction of the cost of comparable solutions. This week, attendees of CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS 2010 will be able to experience the power of Boopsie’s technology when they use the custom-designed mobile show app.

Boopsie’s (booth #858) mobile app offers an extensive capability set and support for all internet-enabled phones and networks. Cutting-edge features in Boopsie’s latest release include the ability to upload photos within the app, see a live list of session attendees and blind message any session attendee. Download instructions can be found at www.ctiamobileapp.com.

"We are thrilled to introduce the CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS attendees and exhibitors to our app and underlying platform," notes Boopsie co-founder and CEO Greg Carpenter. "The economic demands and feature expectations of the CTIA audience provide a perfect opportunity to showcase the power of Boopsie’s new mobile solution platform. Everyone will be amazed at the ease and speed with which they can navigate the CTIA experience from their mobile phones."

Using Boopsie’s free app, show attendees will be able to access the latest event schedule; search, map and contact exhibitors; connect with other attendees directly and via social networks; create a personal event calendar; read breaking show news; and more. The application is downloadable by any Android, Blackberry, iPhone, Java, Symbian or Windows Mobile device or may be accessed via the mobile browser.

"We chose Boopsie because were impressed with the breadth of features and the fact they deliver native support for all platforms," said Robert Mesirow, CTIA vice president and show director. "Our attendees are able to obtain up-to-date show information with this user-friendly application designed specifically for CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS 2010."

During CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS, Boopsie will show off the economic disruption and power of its new platform by holding daily drawings for a free customized mobile solution, for deployment on seven types of phones and delivered in about a week. Those interested in this offer must enter at the Boopsie booth, #858.

Boopsie founders Carpenter and Tim Kay have built an award-winning global business delivering disruptively affordable world-class mobile applications to libraries, universities, real estate firms and a myriad of vertical industry conferences. Boopsie’s multi-platform solution can be implemented with relative speed– usually in less than three weeks – and requires minimal technical expertise by the customer. To-date, Boopsie has powered more than 20 industry conferences including those hosted by the National Association of Realtors, the American Library Association and the National Fire Protection Association.


Boopsie in The Press

libraryjournal.com

Rarely has a conference subtitle been as apt as at this year's 14th Annual LITA National Forum: "Rivers of Data, Currents of Change." http://libraryjournal.com/...

October 5, 2011

losgatos.patch.com

Los Gatos Library Connects With E-Book Supplier OverDrive. Integration possible through library mobile app by Boopsie. http://losgatos.patch.com/...

August 25, 2011

losgatos.patch.com

Looking for a Library Book? In Foster City, There's Now an 'App' for That. The Foster City Library is now part of the Pacific Library Partnership, which has its own mobile app that connects users to libraries' operating hours, directions and phone numbers, event calendars and catalogs. http://losgatos.patch.com/...

August 8, 2011

ala.org

Boopsie BookCheck named App of the Week by Young Adult Literacy Association. http://yalsa.ala.org...

July 6, 2011

libraryjournal.com

In the run-up to the American Library Association (ALA) Conference in New Orleans, mobile app maker Boopsie unveiled OverDrive ebook and audiobook catalog search and download capability for its custom-made library-branded smartphone apps. The feature lets patrons search for compatible OverDrive ebook or audiobook titles without having to leave the app, and then download content directly. http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/...

June 30, 2011

libraryjournal.com

Self-check on smartphones, an idea that has long circulated in library-app circles, debuted last week. Boopsie announced that its new feature, BookCheck-which allows patrons to scan a barcode on a book or other item with their mobile phones and check it out from anywhere in the library-is now available at the 28-branch Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL) system based in Parma, OH. It's the first smartphone-based self-check system ever to be made available to library patrons.http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/...

April 18, 2011

newsbreak.infotoday.com

Mobile technology provider, Boopsie, announced the availability of BookCheck, a new feature that allows library patrons to check out books and other materials using a mobile phone. Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL) is the first to offer Boopsie BookCheck. BookCheck is available for Android device users. Support for iPhone and select Blackberry devices will follow shortly.http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com...

April 18, 2011

librarytechnology.org

Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL), the top rated library system in the United States, is the first to offer Boopsie BookCheck to its more than 787,000 active registered cardholders. CCPL launches their new mobile application this week.http://www.librarytechnology.org...

April 11, 2011

sfgate.com

"BookCheck™ delivers a whole new level of efficiency for both library staff and patrons," notes Greg Carpenter, CEO of Boopsie. "With a quick scan of the library barcode using a mobile phone, patrons can access useful information about a book, CD or DVD and immediately check-out those materials from anywhere in the library."http://www.sfgate.com...

April 11, 2011

allvoices.com

uyahoga County Public Library , the top rated library system in the United States, is the first to offer Boopsie BookCheck to its more than 787,000 active registered cardholders.http://www.allvoices.com/news...

April 11, 2011

cleveland.com

The Cuyahoga County Public Library is calling itself the first public library in the country to create a mobile smartphone application that will allow patrons to check out library items using their electronic device. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/04...

April 9, 2011

libraryjournal.com

Mobile catalogs, SMS reference, and QR codes are on the rise - how are libraries adapting... http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/ljinprint...

Oct. 15, 2010

eweek.com

Upward of 2,000 mobile software developers crowded into the Moscone West... http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wirel...

Oct. 8, 2010

libraryjournal.com

Video chat, video voice mail, and real-time media sharing are destined for contextually aware... http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home...

Jun. 10, 2010

resourceshelf.com

Mobile: Boopsie Releases WebApp for Canadian Librarian Association 2010 Annual Conference http://web.resourceshelf.com/go/resourceblog/58987

Mar. 29th 2010

libraryjournal.com

Mobile ALA: Search for Sessions and Exhibitors http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/lji...

Jul. 15th 2009

libraryjournal.com

Following a number of previous mobile site redesign efforts, OCLC... http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/ljinprint/curr...

May 1, 2009

lisnews.org

WorldCat.org Mobile Service Pilot Launched http://www.lisnews.org/worldcat_org...

Jan. 19th 2009