QR Codes: their

application in

librariesGeoff Lowe

Assignment 3

CULIND401A Industry Knowledge

Teacher: Louise McMorland

Presentation Program

1.A basic definition

2.A History of QR codes

3.How to make a very basic QR code

4.QR codes in the library

QR just means Quick Response.

A QR code is basically just a barcode like the ones on everyday grocery products,

only better.

The exception being that you can link information, and different types of it that

you choose, to the code.

A BASIC DEFINITION

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And this

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0456 123 987

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To be clear, once you scan the QR code in, if using a mobile device, it goes into the history folder on the App.

The fun just never stops

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE CODE

The QR code was invented in Japan by Toyota's subsidiary, Denso Wave, in 1994. Its purpose was to track vehicles during manufacture. Accordingly, it was designed to allow high-speed component scanning. Today, the QR code is one of the most popular types of two-dimensional barcodes in the world.

Makinga very basic

QR code

Procedurally speaking…1. Do an Internet search for a “QR

code generator”. There are plenty of them on the Internet.

2. Open “QR stuff” and paste in a URL.

3. If you want to you can select the colour of your code. Then hit download.

4. Once you see your code you can then copy and paste it.

Makinga very basic

QR code

Some added information

There are many types of QR code readers on the Internet. For instance, some allow you to make a voice code and some allow you to add a groovy design, such as that with the penguin on it.

If you download a QR code reader app on to your handheld device it will usually allow you to create codes on your device.

QR CODES IN THE LIBRARY

QR codes can be very useful

in libraries

QR CODES IN THE LIBRARY

A list of possible uses

Provision of desired text, such as information about a section of the library, links to websites, such as the library catalogue or home page, and information about the DVD section and various displays around the library.

Placing QR codes in the front of fiction books, with a link to book trailers, the author’s website and/or biography.

QR CODES IN THE LIBRARY

A list of possible uses

Provision of information about major room/learning spaces, such as usage policies and a list of the equipment in the space.

Enabling teachers and students to see in real time if, and when, each space is booked.

Incorporating QR codes into weekly newsletters, with links, for parents to find further information on the library homepage or relevant websites.

Most Importantly…QR Codes involve more work and technology. This requires a commitment on the part of the librarian(s) and library staff to using technology, creating and displaying QR codes in the library.

The QR codes in the library must be displayed prominently where patrons can see them. If they cannot see or find them then they cannot access them.

Many patrons are keen to make QR codes and access those in the library but do not know how to. Accordingly, education is the key.

MORE INFORMATION PLEASEDo a search in Slideshare using a phrase, such as qr codes and libraries or just look at those following this presentation.

Click on the Denso Wave link in the following slide.

Talk to the IT librarian at the Ultimo college of TAFE.

References

Slide 8 – “Smiley.” Retrieved 3 October, 2013 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smiley.

Slide 13 - Denso Wave. “History of QR code.” Retrieved 3 October from http://www.qrcode.com/en/history/ .

Slide 17 – Keen, Narelle. “QR codes and ipads in the library.” SCIS connections, Issue 81. 2012. Retrieved 1 October, 2013 from: http://bit.ly/1eABX0N

Slide 18 – Feighan, David. “QR codes, linking print and online collections.” SCIS connections, Issue 84. 2013. Retrieved 1 October, 2013 from: http://bit.ly/1d71YqL .

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