The document discusses the use of mobile phones in libraries, focusing on services like 'text a librarian' and QR codes. It highlights statistics on mobile phone usage and the practical applications of QR codes in providing access to resources and information. Additionally, it offers guidance on how patrons can engage with these services and promotes feedback through various communication channels.

1. QR Codes, text a librarian and more…Using mobile ‘phones in our librariesAndrew Walsh, University of Huddersfield

2. What I’ll be talking about…Text a Librarian service @ Huddersfield Uni

3. Text tips & tricks @ Huddersfield Uni

4. QR codes in the library @ Huddersfield Uni

5. A few more thoughts…A few facts and figuresAround 9 in 10 adults use a mobile phone116.5 ‘phones per 100 people in the UK!99% of mobile phone users make calls95% of mobile phone users send texts35% of mobile phone users use mobile internet217 million texts a day (mobile data association)32% of Americans accessed ‘net from a phoneFigures from Mintel, October 2007 & www.cellular-news.com/story/30548.php

6. Text a librarianhttps://www.hudsms.co.ukText HUDUNI LIB followed by your message to 81025

7. Text tips & tricks

8. QR Codes

9. What are QR codes?2D matrix codeInternational standardLots of demonstrations on YouTube, such as- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf_DNHPBV-s

10. What are we using them for?Links to mobile friendly videosContact numbers / text messagesLink to full text of print journalsLinks to useful resourcesOn:Printed handouts, shelf ends, library catalogue, signage, anywhere with a flat surface…

18. How can people use them?Install a (normally) free application on their ‘phoneEasiest method is to Google “QR reader” and the model of your ‘phoneBasic information and links on our webpage:http://www2.hud.ac.uk/cls/library/usingIT/qrcodes.php

19. How are we promoting them?Curiosity & Greed.