1. (QR Codes in Libraries) April 28, 2011 Karen Burns

2. This morning… What is a QR code? How might they be used (and why)? What does a patron need? How can we create our own? Examples and Ideas

3. What is a QR Code? Graphical representation of information 2 dimensional Read and interpreted by QR code scanner Text or website presented on mobi device

4. QR Codes in Libraries Karen M. Burns, Administrator SW Iowa Library Service Area 427 E. Kanesville, Suite 404 Etc., Etc. Info itself is embedded in the code

5. URL embedded in code…

7. Why QR codes in libraries? 18% of Iowans access Internet via cell phones or mobile devices People are accustomed to seeing them Can connect users with services, where they’re at, when they want them, in format they can use

8. What does patron need?

9. How can we make our own? http://qrcode.kaywa.com

11. How might libraries use them? Readalike lists Scavenger hunts Online catalog SMS Reference Services Book trailers, reviews Mobi Websites: EBSCOhost, MedLinePlus, etc. Links to tutorials, surveys Contact info

12. Readalikes

13. Scavenger Hunts David Lee King, Topeka and Shawnee County Library (KS) [flickr] The Daring Librarian

14. Online Catalog From fabi_K’s flickr photostream http://bit.ly/flq0FM Ohio State University Mobi Catalog

15. SMS/Reference Service

16. Book Trailers

17. Mobi Websites WILBOR mobi NEIBORS mobi

18. Links to Tutorials, Surveys

19. Contact Info

20. Easy, Quick Start http://www.swilsa.lib.ia.us/qr

23. Changing the Look

24. Your ideas

25. Resources Library Success Wiki: QR Codes (many examples of library uses) Library Success Wiki: QR Codes Contra Costa County Library’s “Snap & Go” programs“Snap & Go” programs The Daring Librarian’s QR Code Quest: a Library Media Scavenger Hunt The Daring Librarian’s QR Code Quest: a Library Media Scavenger Hunt Class Resources PageClass Resources Page: http://sites.google.com/site/LSAUiowa/Resources

26. Karen Burns kburns@swilsa.lib.ia.us http://www.swilsa.lib.ia.us