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QR Codes in the LibraryJohanna Lauck
S401 – Computer-Based Information ToolsNovember 22, 2011
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What the heck is that??
“Quick Response”Code
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code )
How does it work?
*click*
Now what?
A QR reader decodes picture.
The picture translates to:o Website locationo Phone numbero Email addresso Paypal buy now linko Plain texto Or….
Why use QR codes?
Spring 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 20100.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
Student Cellphone Use*
Percent of students owning smart-phones
Percent of students owning cellphones
* Truong, Kelly. 2010. "Student smartphone use doubles; Instant messaging loses favor" The Chronicle of Higher Education. ( http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/student-smartphone-use-doubles-instant-messaging-loses-favor/24876 )
How can the Library use this?
The library can link information:
Program information
Calendar events
Book entries in the OPAC
Contact information
Treasure hunt games
Posting policies
Many other ways…
Look to the Future
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IUPUISchool of Library and Information Science
Module 11 – Computer-Based
Information Tools
