# Media-Streaming Library Apps This App Lets Library Network Registrants Access Content From Home By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-network References: [metrowestdailynews](http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20161003/minuteman-library-network-launches-smartphone-app) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minuteman-library-network/id1078226911?mt=8) The Minuteman Library Network, an organization that promotes sharing of books and other resources between a number of Massachusetts libraries, has released an innovative new [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-us) that is designed to make it easier than ever for users to go about taking maximum advantages of the resources on offer at their nearest or favorite library branch. Perhaps the best feature of this app is the ability for users to [stream video and audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviepad) and [read e-books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-reading) from the Minuteman Library Network. Considering the proliferation of smartphones and the increased reliance on them by people who want to read or access information, it makes great sense to introduce an app that allows people to use library network resources on their phones and in the comfort of their own homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Library Apps:** An innovative trend in app development that allows users to access and utilize library resources on their smartphones. - **Media Streaming:** The trend of streaming video and audio content, as well as e-books, through mobile apps for convenient access. - **Remote Access to Library Resources:** The trend of providing users with the ability to access and utilize library resources from the comfort of their own homes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Library Services:** An industry that can benefit from developing mobile apps to provide users with remote access to library resources. - **Mobile App Development:** An industry that offers opportunities for disruptive innovation by developing mobile apps specifically designed for library networks. - **Digital Media Platforms:** An industry that can incorporate library resources and content into their existing platforms to provide users with a wider range of content options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Library-Bound Micro-Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microlearning-app.md) - [Hawaiian Library Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hspls.md) - [Media Release Monitoring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcoming-app.md) - [Advanced Literary Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literary-apps.md) - [Immersive Sports Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-streaming-apps.md) - [Personal Digital Book Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-library.md) - [AR-Powered Library Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-library-board-of-singapore.md) - [Global Audio Accesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcast-and-radio-reader.md) - [Bilingual Audiobook Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bilingual-book-company.md)