# Stunning Sorting Apps ShelvAR App Uses Augmented Reality to Arrange Library Books By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelvar-app References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/shelvar/) & [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/04/21/shelvar-augmented-reality-app-automatically-sorts-library-shelves-will-librarians-ever-catch-a-break/) The ShelvAR app promises to make the life of a librarian a whole lot easier. The augmented reality app enables librarians to easily see which books are out of place. The ShelvAR app places a digital checkmark on books that are in the right spot and a digital red "X" on ones that to be relocated to their proper shelf. The ShelvAR -- which is available exclusively for Android devices -- is super-simple to use. Staff launch the app and point the camera of the device at a shelf to see if any of the books are out of place and need to be moved. The ShelvAR app is an ingenious use of augmented reality to help facilitate the sorting and [arranging of books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-library). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Augmented Reality for Sorting:** Augmented reality apps like ShelvAR are enabling efficient sorting and arranging of items. - **Digital Checkmarks for Organization:** Apps like ShelvAR are using digital checkmarks to identify items that are in the right spot. - **Simplifying Tasks with Technology:** The ShelvAR app showcases how technology can simplify tasks and improve efficiency for professionals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Libraries:** Libraries can implement augmented reality apps like ShelvAR to enhance their sorting and arranging processes. - **Retail:** Retail stores can utilize augmented reality apps for efficient inventory management and visual merchandising. - **Logistics:** Logistics companies can benefit from augmented reality apps to streamline warehouse operations and improve accuracy in item sorting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vacuum-Tracking AR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-apps.md) - [AR-Powered Library Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-library-board-of-singapore.md) - [AR Menu Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jarit.md) - [AR Ruler Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-ruler.md) - [Real-Time Shelf Scanning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandit.md) - [AR Measurement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measure-tools.md) - [AR-Powered Retail Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-feature.md) - [3D AR Home Improvement Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomle.md) - [Augmented Reality Cleaning Innovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-check.md)