Enhancing The Library Through QR Codes
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QR codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can be scanned by smartphone cameras to access various types of digital content like text, websites, contact info, videos, and locations. They offer benefits over traditional barcodes like being free to generate and use, having expanded data storage capabilities, and providing a convenient way to instantly deliver information to users. Libraries can use QR codes to enhance the user experience by embedding helpful resources and additional digital content via these scannable codes.
Enhancing The Library Through QR Codes
- 2. Enhancing The Library Experience Through QR Codes Sarah R. Mangrum Circulation/Reserves Supervisor Jennifer Crawley Library Integrated Systems Administrator
- 3. What is QR Code?? QR or Quick Response Codes are two dimensional barcodes that are read by scanner enabled smart phones. QR Codes connect the user to specific content embedded in the code. These codes can contain text, web pages, audio, video, phone numbers, and even GPS coordinates.
- 4. What can be embedded? Text Website URL Telephone number Email Address Google Map Location YouTube Video Social Media
- 5. Vs. - Requires special scanner - Can be read by any smart to read barcodes phone with a barcode scanner - Expensive - FREE - Limited data storage : - Expanded Data storage: characters and numbers only urls, media, GPS cordinates
- 6. Benefits of Using QR Codes Convenient FREE Eco Friendly Enhances Technology Instant Information delivery Amplifies user experience
- 7. QR Code Resources QR Code Readers http://www.708media.com/qrcode/qr-code-readers-iphone-android-blackberry- windows-phone-7/ QR Code Generators http://www.708media.com/qrcode/a-list-qr-code-generators/ University Libraries' QR Code FAQ Page http://www.lib.usm.edu/help/how_do_i_faq/help_faq/what_are_qr_codes.html Articles about QR codes in libraries http://crln.acrl.org/content/71/10/526.full http://musingsaboutlibrarianship.blogspot.com/2010/02/qr-codes-for-libraries- some-thoughts.html