# Library Sized Apps The Boundless Library Provides Extensive Exploration of Library's Conte By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-09-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boundless-library References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/a-digital-platform-for-exploring-physical-collections-within-library-stacks.html) & [nypl.org](http://www.nypl.org/biblion) The Boundless Library project, launched by the New York Public Library, is an app available for [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app) users that will enable people to search the library’s main stacks. The goal of the app is to make available what would otherwise be hidden parts of the library’s collection. The iPad app allows the reader an [immersive experience of the content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole1). The Boundless Library project also promises to make itself available to more people that would otherwise not be able to visit the actual physical location in New York City. The free Boundless Library app contains documents, images, films, audio and essays. The Boundless Library app fits within the movement of making information available to a greater number of people for free by leveraging emerging technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Library Access:** Emerging technology is providing opportunities for libraries to offer virtual access to their collections. - **Immersive Reading Experience:** Apps like Boundless Library are providing an innovative way for readers to engage with library content in an immersive way. - **Free Accessibility:** Free library access via technology is becoming more prevalent, providing greater accessibility to a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Library Science:** The digital age is presenting new possibilities for the library industry to provide virtual access to their collections. - **Technology:** Advancements in technology are revolutionizing the way people access and interact with information. - **Education:** Virtual access to literary resources is revolutionizing the education industry, providing greater accessibility to historical and cultural works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Library Card-Supported Book Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libby.md) - [Hawaiian Library Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hspls.md) - [Personal Digital Book Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-library.md) - [Virtual Library Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-library-at-night.md) - [Open-Air Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-billyotheque.md) - [Advanced Literary Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literary-apps.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Mobile Reading Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-us.md) - [AR-Powered Library Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-library-board-of-singapore.md)