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1. QR CODES in LIBRARIESCastleton State CollegeJune 17, 2011Karen McCallaMill River Union School

2. The plan...What are QR Codes and how do they work?What can QR Codes do?What should librarians know?Sandbox time!

3. WHAT ARE QR CODES?http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2010/12/qr-code-at-glance-comic-tutorial.html

4. WHAT ARE QR CODES?WHAT IS THE INNOVATION ABOUT?Linear Maximum Capacity: 20 digits Source: http://www.jennerations.co.uk/foxandgoose/adobedocs/technical%20docs/What%20are%20barcodes.pdf

5. WHAT ARE QR CODES?WHAT IS THE INNOVATION ABOUT?

6. WHAT ARE QR CODES?HOW DO QR CODES STORE INFORMATION?Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:QR_Code_Structure_Example.svg

7. MAKING TAGSSTART WITH A QR CODE GENERATORGoogle URL Shortener: http://goo.gl/ + .qr (allows you to monitor analytics)http://delivr.com/ (preformatted “flyers” - take seconds to create)http://invx.com/http://goqr.me/http://www.mobile-barcodes.com/qr-code-generator/http://www.qrstuff.com/(pick a color to customize your code)http://qrcode.kaywa.com(choose a size for your finished code)SAVE THE QR CODE AS AN IMAGEUSE IT IN WHATEVER DOCUMENT, POSTER, FLYER, BOOKMARK, STICKER OR TATTOO YOU’RE CREATING

8. MAKING TAGS

9. USING TAGSInstant DecodingSnap a PicturePosition it A Mobile Device with a Camera,QR Code Reading Softwareand Internet AccessImage Courtesy of RenataCurty, http://www.slideshare.net/recurty/qr-codes-libraries-i-schoolfall2010

10. QR CODE APPLICATIONS

11. QR CODE APPLICATIONSWant to check inside?Want more Information about where your food comes from?Want to check the evaluations or reviews about a restaurant?Locate yourself!

12. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESLibraries?SURE!Technology to inform

13. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESMobile technology can enhance student learning, and it’s something students want!

14. 65-70% Mill River students have mobile devices capable of getting to the web, according to my very unsophisticated surveying

15. Speak Up 2010-11 Data – nationwide, 44% of students in grades 9-12 have smart phones

16. not impacted by socio-economic indicators (urban vs. rural, Title 1 or Free and Reduced Lunch)

17. Research by Ball State University’s Institute for Mobile Media Research indicates that the use of cell phones is nearly universal on college campuses – 99.8 %

18. 49 % of college students use a smart phone More at: http://www.bsudailynews.com/ball-state-study-shows-college-students-smartphone-usage-rising-1.2275899

19. QR CODES IN LIBRARIES

22. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESMicrosoft’s Tag works much the same way as a QR Code, but Microsoft’s proprietary software is necessary to create and decode the tags

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

25. Link to book trailers or read-alikes right from the book itself.

26. Post QR codes by study rooms. Students would be able to check the availability of a study room, and then bookit from their mobile device.

27. QR codes in the stacks could bring up a list of pathfinders on topics related to books in the call number range area.

28. QR codes in the stacks could show where the ebooks would be on the shelves.

29. QR codes in catalog systems to allow patrons to snap and save books of interest.QR CODES IN LIBRARIESDirect users to a service that’s specifically aimed at mobile device users, such as a chat, text or IM reference service, or the mobile version of the library’s catalog or databases.

30. QR code to the online Ask a Librarian site could be posted at the physical reference desk and at all public access computer workstations.

31. 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.

32. Library or school maps – Instead of just a map that has locations on it, put QR codes for every area that has a web page, so that readers can go directly to that web page for more information. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESLink to a Phone numberon a web page so students don’t have to dial the number on their phone.

33. Link to a web page associated with an event by placing a QR code for the web page on the event's poster.

34. QR Codes can be posted at desks to advertise serviceslike laptop checkout, account access, and online resources.

35. Librarians can tag pre-formatted, tailored searchesfor events and exhibits.

36. Add QR codes to posters, flyers, and other library instructional or promotional materials.

37. Link to audio books or electronic books to allow patrons instant access anywhere.QR CODES IN LIBRARIESContra Costa Country Library (CA) partnered with the local public transit authority to mount promotional posters in all vehicles. Patrons simply snap the code and are ready to listen to one of more than 600 audiobooks in the library’s collection. CCCL also provides QR Code access to their Text-a-Librarian service, their read-alike database and more.More at: http://guides.ccclib.org/qr

38. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESMore thought required?Not all students are aware of QR codes

39. Not all students will have the required devices and software

40. Information still needs to be provided in a conventional way

41. Effective pedagogical uses of QR codes?QR CODES IN LIBRARIESSANDBOX!Photo: Ben McLeod. Used under Creative Commons License. http://www.flickr.com/photos/benmcleod/213005390/sizes/l/in/photostream/

42. QR CODES IN LIBRARIESSANDBOX!

43. MORE READING…QR Codes on the Library Success Best Practices Wikihttp://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=QR_CodesEducause Learning’s “7 Things You Should Know About QR Codes”:http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7046.pdfSyracuse University’s Bird Library QR Codes Guide:http://researchguides.library.syr.edu/content.php?pid=133336&sid=1143435University of Huddersfield Digital Repository (Articles about Mobile Library Technology & QR Codes)http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/view/authors/Walsh=3AAndrew=3A=3A.htmlA Mobile Bridge: QR Codes and Librarieshttp://joemurphylibraryfuture.com/a-mobile-bridge-qr-codes-and-libraries-webcast/

44. MORE READING…Technology in Practice: Guided by Barcodeshttp://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/columns/practice/guided-barcodesMusings about Librarianship – QR Codeshttp://musingsaboutlibrarianship.blogspot.com/2010/02/qr-codes-for-libraries-some-thoughts.htmlACRL News article on QR Codeshttp://crln.acrl.org/content/71/10/526.fullQR Codes in the Classroomhttp://qrcode.es/?p=350&language=enLibrarian by Design – QR Codeshttp://librarianbydesign.blogspot.com/2010/07/qr-codes-in-libraries.htmlAlternative to QR codes - Microsoft Tags:http://tag.microsoft.com/consumer/index.aspx

45. WANT THE SLIDES?Please access this QR Code to download slides from this presentation:Alternative link: http://www.slideshare.net/kmccalla/qr-codes-csc

46. Image courtesy of LetterJames.com

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