QR codes in libraries can provide interactive access to digital resources and services through mobile devices. Librarians can create QR codes that link to catalog entries, databases, maps, and contact information. Example applications include codes that check study room availability or provide audio tours. While useful, librarians must ensure QR codes don't exclude patrons without smartphones and still provide conventional information access.

1. QR CODES & LIBRARIESIST 605 - Reference and Information Literacy ServicesSchool of Information Studies – Syracuse UnivertiyRenataCurty, PhD StudentFall, 2010

2. SUMMARYOrigin and PrinciplesHow it works?Different ApplicationsQR Codes in Libraries - what librarians should know?Demonstration: Time to try!

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

4. ORIGN AND PRINCIPLESDenso Wave - Japan (1994)

5. 2D Barcode

6. QR – Quick Response

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

8. Cross-reference principle

9. Also Digitally appliedORIGN AND PRINCIPLESWHAT IS THE INNOVATION ABOUT?Linear MaximumCapacity: 20 digitsSource: http://www.jennerations.co.uk/foxandgoose/adobedocs/technical%20docs/What%20are%20barcodes.pdf

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

11. ORIGN AND PRINCIPLESMORE TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES...Small Printout Size

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 PROCESSWeb page/ContentInstant DecodingSnap a PicturePosition it A Mobile Phone with a Cameraand QR Code Reading Softwareand Internet Access

18. HOW IT WORKS? BASIC REQUIREMENTS:A specific reader device or a Mobile Phone with a camera and Internet Access (good data transfer, web browser software and good connectivity)

19. Software to Decode (Free on the Web)

20. Imagination/CreativityDIFFERENT APPLICATIONS

21. DIFFERENT APPLICATIONSPromotional 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 APPLICATIONSRecipes, additionalinformationaboutstorage, nutrition...

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

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

26. DIFFERENT APPLICATIONSLIVE BOOK (QR + Tweeter)C.A.O.S Project:Pages vivid content ephemeral, changing randomly every week. True sentences, coming from the virtual world, invading the real world through an enigmatic visual poetry.Open Source

27. Viral

28. Interactive

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

30. DIFFERENT APPLICATIONSPrint 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 LIBRARIESLibraries?SURE!Technology to inform

32. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESM-LibaryChoy, 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)

33. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESBESIDES...Users love mobile phones

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

39. CuriosityQR CODES IN LIBRARIESIDEAS?

40. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESProvide point-of-use instruction at point-of-need locations;

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 CatalogSpecial ArchivesWikipediaPersonal WebsiteOthers Sculptures on CampusOthers Sculptures on Campus

47. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESDirect users to a service that’s specifically aimed at mobile devices users, such as a chat or IM reference service, or the mobile version of the library’s catalog or databases.

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

52. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESLink to Phone number on a web page so people don’t have to dial the number on their phone.

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

60. QR CODES IN LIBRARIES But...Some points that librarians should take into account:Not all patrons might be are aware of them;

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

65. Accessibility to disable people?DEMONSTRATIONLets try!In pairs or groups of threeTake one SmartphoneAccess: http://www.mobile-barcodes.com/qr-code-software/ or http://www.qread.mobi/ Check which software is more appropriate to your Smatphone ModelFollow the steps to download it

66. DEMONSTRATIONNow use your creativity!Think about a possible application to libraries (eg. special, public, university, school)Access: http://qrcode.kaywa.com/Create your QR CodeSave the imagePost your QR Code at the LMS (605 QR CODES topic) with a brief description of the idea6. Lets check the QR Codes!

67. ADDITIONAL SOURCES - ReadingsAlternative 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.pdfBird Library QR Codes Guide:http://researchguides.library.syr.edu/content.php?pid=133336&sid=1143435Additional Technical Explanation:http://www.qrme.co.uk/qr-code-resources/understanding-a-qr-code.htmlPresentations on M-Libraries:http://ocs.sfu.ca/m-libraries/index.php/mlib/indexUniversity of Huddersfield Digital Repository (Articles about M-Libraries & QR Codes)http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/view/authors/Walsh=3AAndrew=3A=3A.html

68. MORE WEBSITESQR CODE GENERATORSGoogle URL Shortener: http://goo.gl/ + .qrhttp://delivr.com/qr-code-generatorhttp://nfggames.com/system/qrcodegen.phphttp://invx.com/http://goqr.me/http://www.mobile-barcodes.com/qr-code-generator/http://www.qrstuff.com/QR CODE READERShttp://2d-code.co.uk/qr-code-readers/http://www.phdmobi.com/2d-codes.php

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