1) Mobile technology and QR codes allow libraries to provide electronic resources and services to users on mobile devices. Libraries have developed mobile apps and websites that provide access to e-resources like journals, databases, and catalogs. 2) QR codes link physical library materials like books, posters, and exhibits to digital content like book information, author profiles, and research videos. QR codes give users convenient access to this supplemental content directly from their smartphones. 3) The Central Library of the National Institute of Technology in Rourkela, India has implemented the use of QR codes and mobile apps to provide access to its online catalog and e-resources. QR codes are used to link physical materials to digital content about books, authors

1. DISCOVERING E-RESOURCES AND SERVICES WITH THE
USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARIES
Arabinda Kumar Seth
Jr. Librarian
The Prameya,
Summa Real Media Pvt. Ltd. &
Bhubaneswar
arbind.seth@gmail
EmergingTrends andTechniques for Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Issues & Challenges
Presented by
Alekha karadia
LibraryTrainee,
Biju Patnaik Central Library
National Institute ofTechnology
Rourkela
alekh98@gmail.com

2. INTRODUCTION
 Due to ICT & Mobile technological impact new
concepts are coming in the Library profession and
changing the practices adapted to face of Library
Information Centers ( LICs) to fulfilling the reader’s
expectations.
 In Mobile Environment,Mobile devices are changing
the way information is delivered and accessed. An
increasing number of libraries provide services and
content delivery to mobile devices.
 QR Codes in Library help to link the user to the
physical and virtual collections offered by the library.

3. MOBILE TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARY SERVICES

4. MOBILE APPS FOR LIBRARY E-RESOURCES
Following are the e-resource and applications which services are developed
and enabled over mobile platforms: E-resources
 Science Direct
 Scopus
 ACS Journals
 All Ebsco databases; Search multiple databases at once
 Springer link
Following are the Mobile Websites for Library E-Resources
 Cambridge Journals Online
Math SciNet
Oxford Journals
 Royal Society of Chemistry Journals
World Cat Local

5.  The QR (Quick response) codes, a type of 2D barcode.
 Developed in Japan By Denso-wave corporation in1994
to track automotive parts.
 Primary aim of a symbol to easily interpreted by
scanner equipment.
 They are sometimes referred as 2D codes, 2D
barcodes, mobile codes & also known as a matrix
code .
 2D codes that do not need a specialized scanner to read
them.
 Scan with a smart phone or web cam.
 They are a convenient way to add the virtual to the
physical to provide useful content.
 Marketing/Advertisement Tool
 QR Codes can contains different information:
 Provide more text ,
 Link to Website,
 Transfer phone Number,
 Send it an SMS to phone
 Link to RSS feed
What is QR code

6. QR Codes Feature
 A QR Code is dynamic: if a code
that prompts a mobile device to
open a page on your library
website. if the URL ever changes,
you can revise the underlying
data without having to alter the
code’s image.
 QR Codes are freely available
 QR is an ISO standards
 QR is well designed with a higher
capacity than other matrix codes
& with error correction
capabilities
 QR is enriching: QR codes ties
the physical to digital.

7. QR CodeTools
Three things are required in order to successfully
decode a QR code:
Smartphone, Desktop (with a camera),
QR code Scanning Software application, and
Internet Connection (either through the
phone’s data plan or over a site-generated
wireless network).

8. HOWTO GENERATE QR CODE AND READ(DECODE)
USING COMPUTER?
• Start internet connection
• Open the www.google.com and type the QR code generator and QR code decoder
and click on go button.
•We will find many softwares
• Free and easily operational QR Code software will be used. eg. ZXing QR code
generator and Zxing Decoder online for read

9. Computer Generate QR Code using ZXing

10. Computer Read (Decode) QR Code using Zxing decoder online

11. HOWTO GENERATE QR CODE AND READ
USING SMART PHONE?
1. Many of smartp hones already have installed inbuilt QR code.Those Smart
phones are not installed QR Code.They can follow following procedure
2. Start internet connection.
3. Open the Play Store (Google Play) link to www.google.com and type the QR
Code generator and QR code decoder and click on go button.
4.We will find many soft wares free and easily operational QR Code software will
be used. eg. QR code generator(YKART, Excelsior Studios,) and ScanLife,
NeoReader for read
Smartphone Read (Decode) QR Code using
ScanLife software
Smartphone Read the QR code by
Users

12. HOW TO USE QR CODE IN MOBILE

13. Application of
QR code
Technology in
Libraries
SMS
Website
RSS
Contact
Information
Geo-
Information
Additional
Information
LibraryWebsite,AudioVideo
tourWeb
OPAC,BookReview,E-Book,E-
Journal,E-Database,
Wiki,Blog,Social Networking
Site, E-mail discussion forum
,Podcast, Online entrance
Information Booklet and
sources ,Online information
resources.ASK a
Librarian,FAQ etc.
ImportantWebsites,
Wiki,Blog,Social
Networking Site,
Information centre,
conference,Seminar,
Workshop,PeriodicalTO
C,Newspaper Contents
alert,etc..
Teacher,Researcher,
students,
ResearchGuide,ResourcePe
rson,
Publisher,
Librarian(ILLService) etc..
Linking to
Geographical
Information
List of Important information
sources, Periodicals, New
books arrivals, Rarer books
collection, CD/DVD etc.
Circular, Notice, entrance
examination result, Library
Timing, collection, services ,
source and rules etc.
Reference queries in
the format ofText
Application of QR codeTechnology in Libraries

14. ADVANTAGES OF QR CODE IN LIBRARIES
 QR Code technology provides anytime and
anywhere link to E-Resources;
 Deliver extra value to your users;
 User can scan QR code which allows them to
store the information for future reference;
 Allow to collect contact information;
 Allow to interact with users;
 Inexpensive and quick to set up;
 Allow to track user awareness and engagement;
 QR code offer the expansion of existing library
based services through the mobile technology

15. HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USER
Rashmi has come to the library
with no pen or paper, but she
does have her mobile phone with
her she always has her phone
with her!)
She uses the library catalogue to find 5 books -
but how is she is going to remember the call
numbers for the books?

16. HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USERS
A. She asks to borrow a pen and piece
of paper
B. She goes and browses the shelves in
the hope of finding the books she needs
C. Uses her phone to take a picture
of the screen
D. Uses her phone to scan the QR
code

17. HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USERS
She notices the QR code on the screen and scans it using her phone,
she gets the location and finds the books she needs. Better still, the
information is stored in her history so she can find the books another
day.
Uses his/ her phone to scan the QR code

18. HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USERS
She’s really interested in the topic, how can she find out more about the
academic and the book straight away?
Rashmi has come to the library and sees a poster
promoting a book which has been written by an
academic.

19. HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USERS
A. She should borrow the book from
the library
B. She should email the lecturer and ask
them about their book and their
research area
C. She should “Google” the lecturer D. She should use her phone to scan
the QR code on the poster to get
more information.

20. HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USERS
She notices the QR code on the poster and scans it using her phone,
she gets a link to a 5 minuteYouTube video, where the academic
talks about his book and their research.
She should use her phone to scan the QR code on the poster to get
more information.

21. QR CODES CHALLENGES& ISSUES
 Poor implementation of QR Codes;
 Need for education and promotion;
 Everyone not use internet enable device;
 Lack of user awareness and education;
 Every user does not have a smart phone;
 Low budgets, confrontation priorities,
skills and perception, insufficient skills on
site in libraries;
 Lack of standards for mobile content

22. ROLE OF LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS TO IMPLIMENT QR CODE IN LIBRARIES
 Library professionals efforts will attempt to attract new users, expand
the usage of current users, and highlight specific library products.
 They should take initiatives to offer the value added library services to
users by using QR code viz. text messaging reference services and
notifications, mobile library websites, quick linkage to website, free e-
resources website, PPT, newsletter, forms and mobile friendly online
catalogs led the way, research guides, digital collections, Linking to
proprietary databases, virtual public services to meet immediate and
emerging needs of mobile users. (Thomas, 2010).
 For that they should require effective planning, clear policies,
procedures, regular training and communication.

23. USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARIES: A CASE OF CENTRAL LIBRARY AT NIT ROURKELA

27. QR CODE USE IN BIJUPATANIK CENTRAL LIBRARY

28. OTHER EXAMPLES FOR USE OF QR CODE IN LIBRARIES
Other examples of the use of QR code in various
library activities and services are such as:
 Catalogs,
 Book for contents,
 Book for author profile,
 Journal web site link,
 Library tutorials

29. QR Code @ Book for Contents

30. QR Code @ Book for Author’s Profile

31. QR Code @ Journal Article for
Journal website link

32. QR CODE IN LIBRARIES FOR PROMOTE LIBRARY EVENTS /SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

33. CONCLUSION
 QR codes & mobile technology are effective
use in library services. The library
professionals have been playing very vital
role in providing and prompt library services
to maximum users. The Central Library of
NITR has successfully implemented mobile
applications and QR codes in providing library
resources and services.