Application of QR Codes in Libraries

The application of QR Codes in libraries UCS Librarian's meeting 25 th November, 2010 Andy Ramsden E-Learning Development Manager University Campus Suffolk ucseltt andyramsden URL

aims
Introduce you to QR Codes
Demonstrate how easy it is to create a QR Code
Illustrate some of their potential uses within the Library context
Get you to think about how they might be used effectively within your library context
http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldworldworld/4591057233

across to you
Who has scanned a QR Code on their phone?
Who has created a QR Code?
If I said, QR Code to you, what do you think?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/junnibug/5156585155

what is a QR code? A QR Code is a matrix code (or two-dimensional bar code) created by Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994. The "QR" is derived from "Quick Response", as the creator intended the code to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed. QR Codes are common in Japan where they are currently the most popular type of two dimensional codes.
An ever increasing number of tasks can be achieved using a QR code. The core ones are,
Link to web site
Send an sms to a phone
Transfer a phone number
Provide more text
http://wolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/elttcode/ A QR Code effectively and efficiently connects the physical and electronic learning spaces on your mobile phone. URL

what is involved?
QR Code Generator
A task / activity which is appropriate for a small screen device
Camera phone
Good connectivity
QR Code Reader
Money
A QR Code Reader http://www.tigtags.com/getqr A QR Code Generator http://wolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/elttcode

QR Codes & the Library QR Codes only QR Codes with other tools e-Admin e-Learning Subscription to a rss news feed Within library catalogue ? Campus / Library Inductions vCard Details Improving feedback

Scan and go … contact details
UCS Library Ipswich Contact Details
WOLSEY >> PDF, Blog, FAQs
Phone Number
Address
Email
Web (Blog)
Opening Hours
vCard

improving the feedback loop URL URL Use QR Codes to improve the feedback loop through reducing the barriers involved in a person commenting on a poster or exhibit. Use of the QR Code facilitates the effective completion of the task on a phone. LIBRARY POSTER

integration into the catalogue http://blogs.bath.ac.uk/qrcode/2009/03/23/uni-of-bath-library-including-qr-codes-in-catalogue/ URL

subscribing to Otley Library Blog http://otleylibrary.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

connecting the physical and the virtual

let many flowers bloom Activity In groups (no more than 3 people), work up an authentic scenario (or user story) where you might use QR Codes in your library. Report back via Flip Chart Outcomes http://wolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/Edu/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/seandreilinger/778218478

are students aware of QR Codes?
Do you know what a QR Code is?
Yes: 39.8% (increase from 13.8% in 2008)
Have you accessed a QR Code?
Yes: 9.6% (increased from 2.2% in 2008)
students are becoming more aware of QR Codes
more students have experienced scanning a QR Code on their device
they find the use of QR Codes to access information very appealing compared to manual entry of information on their phone
N=2765
Ramsden (2010) - The level of student engagement with QR Codes: Findings from a cross institutional survey - http://opus.bath.ac.uk/19974/

thank you & questions Andy Ramsden [email_address] ucseltt andyramsden URL Flickr Photos … with thanks My Mobile Office at the Nailab – Cesar Harada - http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldworldworld/4591057233 Hands in the air – Junnibug - http://www.flickr.com/photos/junnibug/5156585155 Blooming Gardenia Flower – Sean Dreiling - http://www.flickr.com/photos/seandreilinger/778218478

Application of QR Codes in Libraries

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