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QR Codes and Augmented Reality Help Libraries Extend Services
The document discusses the use of QR codes and augmented reality (AR) in libraries to enhance services and engage users. It provides an overview of QR codes, their applications, shortcomings, and the potential of AR to connect physical spaces with digital content. The presentation highlights various examples and tools, aiming to explore how these technologies can improve library experiences.
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- 1. QR Codes andAugmented Reality Help LibrariesExtend Services Rachel VacekTwitter: @vacekraeAnita RileyTwitter: @anitazavrrrUniversity of Houston LibrariesTrendy TopicsOnline ConferenceMarch 16, 2011
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- 3. What is aQR code?Quick Response codeOriginated in Japan in 1994Denso Wave owns the patent 4,296 characters
- 4. What do youput in a QR code?URLs to web pages, music, video, imagesBusiness card infoGeo-coordinatesTextTry to keep URLs under 300 characters for less complex code
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- 6. How do Igenerate one?
- 7. Features of generatorsSupportforeign languageMultiple sizesGenerates multiple kinds of codesMultiple colorsCan include vCard or iCal infoSave as png, jpg or even pdfMay give you the embed codehttp://2d-code.co.uk/qr-code-generators/
- 8. Example of agenerator
- 9. Why it’s betterto stick to a URLFlexibilityQR codes are static, content on web pages is dynamicMeasurabilityYou can’t directly track scans of QR codes, but you can measure resultant page viewsSimplicityMore content = more complex code = reduced readabilityhttp://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26320.asp
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- 11. Why QR?Open andinternational standardProven technologySimple barcode scanners can read them2009 Educause Report: “7 Things you should know about…QR Codes”http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7046.pdf
- 12. What do youstick it on?
- 13. Potential QR codeapplications
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- 19. The University ofAlabama College of Human Environmental Sciences welcomed alumni and friends for homecoming festivities with this QR code placed on a sign at Doster Hall.http://blog.al.com/live/2010/10/alabama_homecoming_moody_racism.html
- 20. Abilene Christian University http://www.flickr.com/photos/aculibrary/3011492470/
- 21. University of TechnologySydneyhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/angels_have_the_phone_box/4928432752/
- 22. Chili Public LibraryNewBooks Display in teen section of library.The QR code goes to their teen blog.http://www.flickr.com/photos/chili_public_library/5008066903/
- 23. Abilene Christian University http://www.flickr.com/photos/aculibrary/3010249729
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- 26. Bloggers at Computersin Libraries 2010http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlibrarianus/4522263530/
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- 32. QR code shortcomingsTrackingCannotkeep stats on who scans, so interaction has to pass through another layer (webpage)Limited reachA majority of people are unfamiliar with QR codes and do not know if their phones can read themIncreased use in marketing may help bolster awarenesshttp://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26320.asp
- 33. Things to keepin mindAre you linking to mobile-friendly content?And does it play nicely with multiple devices?Code Overload
- 34. How do Iscan a QR code?Step 1: Get a smartphone.Step 2: Install a barcode scanner app if you don’t already have one.Step 3: Take a picture of the QR code using the barcode scanner app.Step 4: Watch what happens.
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- 36. What is augmentedreality? “Augmented reality (AR) is a term for a live direct or indirect view of a physical real-world environment whose elements are augmented by virtual computer-generated sensory input such as sound or graphics.”- Wikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_reality
- 37. In other words…It’sa technology that enhances your current perception of realityAugmented Realitycombines real and virtualis interactive in real timeis registered in 3D
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- 39. It’s not VIRTUALreality
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- 45. Why AR?2010 HorizonReport:“Market projections for augmented reality on mobile devices predict revenues of $2 million in 2010, rising to several hundred million by 2014 ($350 million, according to ABI Research; Juniper Research’s projections are even higher). Augmented reality is poised to enter the mainstream in the consumer sector, and the social, gaming, and location-based applications that are emerging point to a strong potential for educational applications in the next few years.”http://wp.nmc.org/horizon2010/
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- 47. Imagine it inon campus…Augmented reality can make a connection between the physical institutionsurrounding you and the virtual institutionon the web
- 48. Layar at KansasStatehttp://kstatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/kstatenews.org/2010/09/powercat-enhanced.jpghttp://cdn-3.androidzoom.com/screenshots/120375-2.jpg
- 49. Connecting past andpresentAugmented reality can make a connection between the present dayand historical events or highlightcultural significance
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- 53. OSU’s BeaverTracksBeaverTracks isan interactive mobile guide and walking tour of Oregon State University's historical locations. At each of the 22 locations, you get a brief history and can browse a catalog of historic images. Depending on your mobile device you can also take a walking tour of the historic sites. http://tour.library.oregonstate.edu/
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- 55. Imagine it inthe library…Augmented reality can make a connection between the physical librarysurrounding you and the virtual libraryon the web
- 56. Lost in thestacks?http://blog.8bitlibrary.com/2010/04/16/augmented-reality-and-libraries/
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- 60. ARIS – U.Wisconsin“STEEL is a simple game about mining and smelting metals. A number of virtual mines (copper, iron and carbon) are located all around downtown Madison, and players collect the metals for profit.”http://arisgames.org/featured/steel/
- 61. MIT Teacher EducationProgramEnvironmental Detectives: students play the role of environmental engineers who are presented with the following scenario at the beginning of the simulation:During the construction of the underground garage of the new Stata Center (a big and controversial construction project) significant amounts of water are pumped up from the ground in order to lower the groundwater table so that the garage can be constructed in a dry environment. As a matter of regulation the water is tested for the 25 most commonly found chemicals in groundwater at hazardous waste sites. As a result of the testing it is discovered that a toxin is present in the extracted water. You call the President of the University to report and he asks, “How dangerous is this toxin? Where did the contamination come from and how widespread is it? Does MIT need to take some action (and what action might this be)? What do you advise?” You promise to call him back within three hours with your advice on the problem.http://education.mit.edu/drupal/ar/projects#ed
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- 63. ToolsYelp “Monocle”WikitudeJunaioHoppalaAugmentationLayarCan buildyour ownBrowse 400+ layersMany Universities usinghttp://laurenpressley.com/library/2010/01/laurens-top-tech-trend-alamw10-alamwttt/
- 64. PollDo you thinkyour library could do this?Yes, I could do it myself!Yes, we have talented web developers.Maybe, someone on staff might be able to figure it out...No way! That looks really hard!
- 65. Your secret ARweaponAugmentation, by Hoppalahttp://www.hoppala-agency.com/
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- 72. Additional ResourcesWikipedia overviewshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_Codehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_realityOtherresourceshttp://blogs.bath.ac.uk/qrcode/http://www.libsuccess.orghttp://crln.acrl.org/content/71/10/526.fullhttp://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Augmented_Reality_in_Education
- 73. Thank you!Rachel VacekHeadof Web ServicesUniversity of Houston LibrariesEmail: vacekrae@gmail.comAnita RileyDigital & Web Projects FellowUniversity of Houston LibrariesEmail: anita.riley@gmail.com