Ping vs Cornell Self

Stay close with your friends. Ping lets you share statuses, see where your friends are at, and get notified when they’re nearby. WHAT WE'RE ABOUT Whether you're looking to see who's free, what's going on, or simply want to share your vibe, Ping makes it easy. We put statuses on the map, giving you a live snapshot of what's happening with your friends. No more endless scrolling or planning – just real updates, in real-time. And just to be clear: we’re definitely not another social media app. We're a location-based social utility app (what a mouthful, how about just a social map). HOW WE DO IT • Map Statuses – our map shows you statuses from friends. Whether it's yoga in the park, a heated debate over pizza, or vibing with their plant collection, it's all mapped out and always changing. • Friend Alerts – get notified when your besties are nearby or making moves. Link up when they’re close, or keep tabs from afar. • Pinging – a throwback that repurposing because, why not? RIP Blackberry pings, and say hello to our quick, fun pings you can send to easily meet up with friends.

Cornell University Library Self-Checkout is a quick and convenient way to borrow items from our collection. Download the app on your smartphone or tablet, and use it anywhere inside participating library locations on the Ithaca campus. You can even check out books straight from the shelves! The app will automatically recognize your library location. Just enter your Cornell ID number into the app when prompted, and use the camera on your smartphone or tablet to scan the barcodes of the items you’d like to check out. In addition to the app, self-checkout kiosks are available. This pilot program is currently not available for Adelson Library, the Mui Ho Fine Arts Library, and the Sidney Cox Library of Music and Dance.