1. QR CODES & LIBRARIES IST 605 - Reference and Information Literacy Services School of Information Studies – Syracuse Univertiy RenataCurty, PhD Student Fall, 2010

2. SUMMARY Origin and Principles How it works? Different Applications QR Codes in Libraries - what librarians should know? Demonstration: Time to try!

3. WHAT IS QR CODE? Kind of Modern or Abstract Art?

5. 2D Barcode

6. QR – Quick Response

7. Paper-Based Hyperlinks (Turn ink into bits!)

8. Cross-reference principle

10. ORIGN AND PRINCIPLES WHAT IS THE INNOVATION ABOUT? Source: http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/qrfeature-e.html

12. Readable from any direction in 360°

13. Kanji and Kana Capability

14. Structured Append Feature

15. Dirt and Damage ResistantSource: http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/qrfeature-e.html

16. HOW IT WORKS? HOW QR CODES STORE INFORMATION? Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:QR_Code_Structure_Example.svg

17. HOW IT WORKS? DECODIFICATION PROCESS Web page/ Content Instant Decoding Snap a Picture Position it A Mobile Phone with a Camera and QR Code Reading Software and Internet Access

19. Software to Decode (Free on the Web)

21. DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS Promotional landing pages and entry forms E-commerce shopping sites Product demos, videos and reviews Reservation systems Virtual business cards Downloadable and scan-able coupons...

22. DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS

23. DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS Recipes, additionalinformationaboutstorage, nutrition...

24. DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS More Information about your mail tracking? Want to check inside? Want to check the evaluations or reviews about a restaurant? Locate yourself!

25. DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS Promote yourself better! Need a distraction? Honor/tribute to someone.

27. Viral

28. Interactive

29. DynamicSource: http://www.amoreodio.org/

30. DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS Print some personality on it! Make them colorful and customized! Check this out: http://2d-code.co.uk/flash-video-qr-codes/

31. QR CODES IN LIBRARIES Libraries? SURE! Technology to inform

32. QR CODES IN LIBRARIES M-Libary Choy, F. C. (2010). Digital library services : towards mobile learning. Seminar on E-books as Learning Resources in Chinese Libraries in Asia (13 Jan 2010 : Kaohsiung, Taiwan : National Kaohsiung University of AppliedScience)

34. More than 90% of us keep our cell phones within arm’s reach 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

35. More than 70% of us actually take our cell phones to bed with us.

36. Over 70% of us now use our cell phones as alarm clocks.

37. A study by Unisys revealed that if we lose our wallet, we report it missing in 26 hours. If we lose our cell phone, we report it missing in 68 minutes. (Darwill.com)

38. It is interactive and very simple to use

41. Have step-by-step instructions on machines like photocopiers and printers.

42. Post QR codes by study rooms. Students would be able to check the availability of a study room, and then book it from their cell phone while standing in front of the room.

43. QR codes in the stacks could bring up a list of LibGuides on topics related to books in the call number range area.

44. QR codes in the stacks could show where the ebooks would be on the shelves.

45. QR codes around campus could link to digital libraries or items from special collections related to the different buildings.Source: http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com/2010/06/qr-codes-and-libraries.html

46. SU Library Catalog Special Archives Wikipedia Personal Website Others Sculptures on Campus Others Sculptures on Campus

48. QR code to the online Ask a Librarian site could be posted at the physical reference desk and at all public access computer workstations.

49. Library tours – QR codes can be placed in different areas of the library so visitors can access information relevant to that particular space. Audio tours can also be provided this way.

50. Library Maps – Instead of just a map that has, Reference, Reserve, Computer Lab on it, put QR codes for every area that has a web page, so that the patron can go directly to that web page for more information.

51. Library reviews – if someone has done a review on a book or item, a QR code can be put on that item, linking to the review. Source: http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com/2010/06/qr-codes-and-libraries.html

53. Link to a web page associated with an event by placing a QR code for the web page on the event's poster.

54. QR Codes can be posted at public service desks to advertise services: Laptop checkout, fines, and book renewal information could be posted at the point of service, the Circulation Desk, for instance.

55. Help Desk info could be posted on QR codes.

56. Tag exhibits (“Mobile Tag Closeup”).

57. Librarians can tag pre-formatted tailored searches for events and exhibits.

58. Add QR codes to poster, flyers, and other library instructional or promotional materials. Source: http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com/2010/06/qr-codes-and-libraries.html

59. QR CODES IN LIBRARIES

61. Not all patrons might have the required devices and software;

62. Main information still need to be provided in a conventional way (it is not just a question of clean and minimalist information design);

63. The efficient display of the information need to be constantly checked;

64. Effective pedagogical uses of QR codes

66. DEMONSTRATION Now use your creativity! Think about a possible application to libraries (eg. special, public, university, school) Access: http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ Create your QR Code Save the image Post your QR Code at the LMS (605 QR CODES topic) with a brief description of the idea 6. Lets check the QR Codes!

67. ADDITIONAL SOURCES - Readings Alternative to QR codes/Microsoft Tags: http://business2press.com/2009/01/08/microsoft-tag-on-iphone/ Educause Learning: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7046.pdf Bird Library QR Codes Guide: http://researchguides.library.syr.edu/content.php?pid=133336&sid=1143435 Additional Technical Explanation: http://www.qrme.co.uk/qr-code-resources/understanding-a-qr-code.html Presentations on M-Libraries: http://ocs.sfu.ca/m-libraries/index.php/mlib/index University of Huddersfield Digital Repository (Articles about M-Libraries & QR Codes) http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/view/authors/Walsh=3AAndrew=3A=3A.html

68. MORE WEBSITES QR CODE GENERATORS Google URL Shortener: http://goo.gl/ + .qr http://delivr.com/qr-code-generator http://nfggames.com/system/qrcodegen.php http://invx.com/ http://goqr.me/ http://www.mobile-barcodes.com/qr-code-generator/ http://www.qrstuff.com/ QR CODE READERS http://2d-code.co.uk/qr-code-readers/ http://www.phdmobi.com/2d-codes.php

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