links for 2010-05-04

The main features in most library mobile sites include Mobile library catalogue + loan related services Information about opening hours Directions to the library How to contact library via multiple channels of communication (Chat/SMS/Phone/Email) Links to mobile enabled databases Links to mobile enabled web2.0 accounts such as Twitter/Flickr/YouTube/Facebook Floor maps Checking computer availability, book discussion rooms Web cam to check congestion in libraries Library news events and offering content for download Podcasts, videos

OverDrive (www.overdrive.com), the leading global distributor of audiobooks and eBooks to libraries and retailers, today announced the availability of OverDrive's free audiobook application for iPhone®, iPadTM, and iPod touch®. With OverDrive® Media ConsoleTM for iPhone, users can now wirelessly download MP3 audiobooks from OverDrive-powered library and retail websites to their Apple® device. Audiobooks for over-the-air download are available from more than 10,000 libraries worldwide, as well as major retailers such as BarnesAndNoble.com, BooksOnBoard.com, Borders.com, and WHSmith.co.uk.