Invisible Bookshelf

Item URL:http://www.amazon.com/Conceal-INVISIBLE-BOOKSHELF-floating-shelf/dp/B000UO4KXY/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header

Price: $9.79

Retrieved From: http://www.amazon.com/

Keep your home looking stylishly organized with this incredible metal bookshelf. Stacks books against your wall for a futuristic, gravity-defying look. Simply slide the shelf between the back cover of one book, stack the rest on top to completely cover, and VOILA you've got an invisible bookshelf. Holds up to 20 lbs!

Hardback Book Pinhole Camera

Retrieved From: http://www.etsy.com/people/engrained?ref=ls_profile

Price: $190

Item URL: http://www.etsy.com/listing/59013324/claudia-hardback-book-pinhole-camera

The art of repurposing books is it's own craze! Have you seen one? Comment and let us know!

This one of a kind handmade pinhole camera is designed and crafted from an upcycled vintage hardback book. Designed to take standard 35mm film, it's easy to shoot a whole roll of film and rewind it back into the canister for development. This unique camera has a slide shutter and is nicely finished off with beautiful ebony and pearl knobs. The camera comes with it's own set of instructions on how to load, shoot, and remove film, approximate exposure times, number of turns to advance each frame, as well as sample photos taken.

"Librarian: The Game" - An i-phone/i-pad app.

Retrieved From: http://speakquietly.blogspot.com/2011/01/librarian-game.html
Price: $0.99
Item URL for i-phone: http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/shelved/id412103332?mt=8#
Item URL for i-pad: http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/shelved/id412103332?mt=8
Contributed by: Lisa Herning

Are you a librarian at heart? Do you have what it takes to work in a library? This game is your test! The point of the game is simple: put the books in order--but any librarian will tell you that's not as simple as it sounds. The game is iPod/iPhone/iPad compatible.

Shelving books may not sound very sporty, but if you have ever wondered how fast can you shelve a cart of books, then there’s now an app for that. The game features three different modes of play: LOC, Dewey, and Alphabetical.

Sprinter Bookmobile

Available From: http://www.meridiansv.com/vehicles
Price: $139,000
Retrieved From: http://www.meridiansv.com/inventory/vehicle/sprinter-demonstrator-13900
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

The Sprinter is such a marvelous platform from which to build and operate a bookmobile. These easy and fun to drive vehicles are not only economical to purchase and operate, but they also carry a huge inventory for their size. Built with the environment, usability, versatility and affordability in mind, this Sprinter is ready for immediate service in your outreach program.This bookmobile features all of the amenities of larger units but draws its power for all-LED interior lighting, ventilation, side door power, Wi-Fi, and more from a bank of batteries powered by the sun!

• Features
  2009 Dodge Sprinter Van, 170” Ext. Wheelbase, Power options
  Bus-style low curb door for easy access
  1300-1500 Volume capacity
  Four removable book carts
  Desk/Workstation
  120V and 12V Air Condition/Heat
  Solar powered interior LED lighting, and ventilation
  Wi-Fi
  Wheelchair lift (usable as book cart lift)
  13-foot Side Awning
  
  

History of Library Gadgets

Created by: Karen Schmidt, Illinois Wesleyan University
"Library Technology, Gadgets & Paraphernalia"
Presented at: ALA Midwinter Conference. Seattle, Washington. Jan. 2007.
URL: http://works.bepress.com/karen_schmidt/
Retrieved from: http://works.bepress.com/karen_schmidt/4/
Language: English
Contributed by Susan Elder

You'll love this history of all the gadgets and library equipment. From five part multi-copy order forms to Kardex and early "computers". This presentation will put the "good old days" in perspective.

Bubble Wrap Sound Keychain

Available from: ThinkGeek
Price: $9.99
URL: http://www.thinkgeek.com
Retrieved from: http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/982f/
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Librarian tested! Almost as addictive as the real stuff. A great way to keep the restless natives occupied.

Control-a-Kid Remote

Available from: ThinkGeek
Price: $6.99
URL: http://www.thinkgeek.com
Retrieved from: http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/7-13-years/c68d/
Contributed by: Susan Elder

The Control-a-Kid Remote from ThinkGeek – what every children's section needs!

Electronic pop-up book

Created by: Jie Qi
Available at: Hi Low Tech MIT Media Lab
URL: http://www.media.mit.edu/
Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI-6wMlaVTc
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Robert Sabuda meets Christmas lights. This MIT Media Lab project is a pop-up book that explores the integration of paper, electronics, mechanics, and computation.

Motorized clamshell package opener

Created by: Steve Fisher
Available from: Think Geek
Price: $14.99
URL: http://zipitopener.com
Retrieved from: http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/bd7d
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Technical Services will love you when you give them the Zipit motorized clamshell package opener. Think of all the blood it will save!

Magazine cover USB flash drive

Created by: Shenzhen Bondway Technology Co., Ltd.
Available from: www.alibaba.com
Price: $10.00 (minimum orders)
URL: www.alibaba.com
Retrieved from: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/270101468/digital_book_usb_flash_drive_unique.html
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Put your library on the cover!
Book shaped USB flash drive magazine cover. There are several covers to choose from. Large orders able to submit customized magazine cover. There also wooden and rubber book shaped USB flash drives.