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Library Technology Reports vol.50 no.8 With the move toward defining the role of librarians as facilitators of knowledge creation, now is a great time to bring apps into digital literacy training and other library services. No longer just for media consumption, mobile apps are proving to be excellent tools for content creation. This issue of Library Technology Reports (vol.50, no. 8) summarizes the basics of app literacy, discusses how to evaluate and review apps, offers ideas for using mobile apps in library programs, and provides a list of best resources for further study. App literacy includes knowledge of mobile operating systems, mobile ecosystems, core apps, natural user interfaces, device capabilities, accessibility, and jailbreaking. A detailed app review checklist is provided with a list of questions to answer when evaluating mobile apps. Also included is a list of ideas for incorporating mobile apps into library programs.