THE NSW State Library has launched a new app
called “Curio” that gives users detailed information about exhibits as they
view them in the library.
The free app gives extra information on each exhibit and, for
some items, audio and video. It is able to pinpoint where the user is in the
library and provide relevant information about exhibits whilst they are viewing
them. To enhance the interactive
experience, users can also rate objects in the library whilst there and then
play back their visit to the library at home.
Users can also share their favourite objects on Facebook and Twitter.
The new “Curio” app is available for iOS and Android
devices but works most effectively with the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and the
ASUS-manufactured Google Nexus 7-inch tablet. The app uses a form of indoor
location technology that is accurate enough to give users information about
collections within the room they are visiting.
“The innovative mobile interface knows where you are inside the
State Library and intuitively delivers interesting facts, surprising stories
and multimedia about the objects and architectural features around you,” the
library said in statement.
Source: The Australian April 10, 2013
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