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Psychology: Apps

A guide to Psychology resources and library research.

Apps for Databases & Library Resources

EBSCO Databases

EBSCO Databases
Free. Apps for Apple and Android.

Gale Databases

Gale Access My Library App | College Edition
Free. Available for Android and Apple. Once the app is downloaded find Salem State under the list of Massachusetts institutions to get access to the library's databases. Contact your librarian for password

Springer Database

SpringerLink
Use this free app for Apple to access Springer database content the library has institutional access to when connected to SSU wireless network.

WorldCat

WorldCat Mobile
WorldCat Mobile helps you find books, movies, music and more in a library near you. Partner built apps powered by WorldCat are also listed for Android and Apple.

OverDrive

OverDrive Libby app
Free app for Android, Apple, and Microsoft. Access our collection of popular and scholarly eBooks and audiobooks.

Apps for Psychology Research

3D Brain App

3D Brain
Free. For Apple. An informational and interactive look at the brain. Links to academic and research sources.

PsycExplorer

PsycExplorer
$2.99. For Apple. "The psychology news app" keep up to date with the latest developments in the field.

National Library of Medicine

U.S. National Library of Medicine Mobile Apps
Free, apps available for Android, Apple, & BlackBerry. Other resources available for mobile viewing or download on to mobile devices

PsycGuide

PsychGuide (Apple)
Free, available for Andriod and Apple. "Psychology student survival guide" quick reference app to help with studies in this field.

American Psychological Assoc. Apps

Mobile apps from the APA
Free apps from the APA.

APA Concise Dictionary of Psychology

APA Concise Dictionary of Psychology
Free limited version or pay for full version $29.99, for Apple and Android. From the American Psychological Association.

PyscEssentials

PsycEssentials
Free trial version for Android, full versions for Android and Apple $39.99. Comprehensive pocket resource for psychotherapists.

Productivity Apps

Citation Management (Mobile & Apps)

RefWorks Mobile
No app yet, but mobile version of this citation management tool available as a Salem State student, faculty, staff or alumni. Access it anywhere using your RefWorks account info and SSU GroupCode.
Mendeley (Android)
Mobile app options for Andriod.
Mendeley (Apple)
Free, for Apple. Citation and research management tool.

Concept Mapping

Popplet Lite & Popplet (Apple)
Free and paid ($4.99) versions for Apple. Concept mapping tool, great for getting started hashing out a topic idea.
SimpleMind Free
Free concept mapping tool for Android. Or try SimpleMind app.

Dropbox

Dropbox
Free and purchase versions for Android, Apple, & Blackberry. Cloud-based, file synchronization service that let's you store your files and access them from the Web, your computer, and mobile devices.

Instapaper

Instapaper
Read saved Web pages on the go, even offline. For $2.99 available for Android and Apple

Presentation Tools

Prezi
Free. For Apple. A presentation tool that helps you organize and share your ideas in a dynamic way.
Haiku Deck
App for making simple, beautiful presentations, available for free for Apple.

Cloudart

Cloudart
Free app for Apple. Create Word Clouds for brainstorming, presentations, etc.