Being QR-iousEngaging Curiosity Using QR Codes in the Library

Anne

Bozievich

Lynn

Clements

Wendy

Fitzgerald

So what are QR codes?

oQR stands for ‘quick-response’o Technical definition: a machine-readable object

hyperlinko 2-dimensional barcodes o Contain URLs oDirect people to places where they can learn more

information

Why not use barcodes?

oQR codes contain much more information than one-dimensional barcodes o Barcodes contain up to 20 numberso QR codes contain thousands of alphanumeric characters

(4,296)o QR codes can be read from left to right and also up and down

Where can I find QR codes?

o Product labelsoBillboards and signsoMagazinesoHershey ParkoRestaurant menusoNewsletters oAnnual reportso State parks

How do QR codes work?

oData is translated into a code using a QR code generatoro Many free options available online

http://www.qrstuff.com/

http://www.quikqr.com/ http://goqr.me/

How do QR codes work?

o Information is decoded using any mobile device that has a QR code reader (a free app)

o Just point your device towards the code to scan it

o Your device will redirect you to the webpage corresponding to the coded information

Size and Location

o Be sure your QR code is large enough to scano Safe size: 1.25 x 1.25 inch square

o Be careful about placement. Avoid: oReflective surfaceso Corners of a packageo Folds

oQR codes need some white space around them in order to be read properly

Creating “smart objects”

o Linking physical objects to the online world creates “smart objects”

o Example: taping a QR code to the front of a library book or inside the front cover makes it a smart object

Link to book reviews

Link to book trailers

Link to movie information0 Catching Fire movie trailer

0 Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer movie trailer

Link to author websites

Link to information about authors

0 Biographies of Warriors series’ authors

Link to related content

0 Redwoods National Park 0 National Geographic bio

Link to related content

oNatalie Merchant and “Wonder”

YouTube video: Natalie Merchant singing “Wonder”

Song lyrics

Link to related content

0 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade website

Link to databases or the OPAC0 Help students who are performing research navigate

to your resources quickly and easily

Friendship Elementary OPAC

York County Public Libraries

What are the benefits of using QR codes?

o Provide in-the-minute access to informationo Learning can occur outside the library in the real world

o QR codes break down the library’s 4 walls o Supported by devices students already have and know

how to use

How can I make my own QR codes?0 Open any internet browser, and perform a search for “QR

code generator” 0 Copy the URL of the website you want to link your QR code

to into the QR code generator0 Follow the generator’s instructions0 After your QR code is created, download and save it on

your computer0 Copy and paste the QR code into your document, and print!

QR code for QR Stuff generator

What apps are available to scan QR codes?

o i-nigma

oBeetagg

o kaywa

o neoreader

Where can I put QR codes?

0 Book covers0 Book spines0 Signs around the library0 Bookmarks0 Newsletters

References

0 "7 Things you should know about QR codes." Educause. (2009): n. page. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/7-things-you-should-know-about-qr-codes>.

0 Collins, Karla, April Knowles, and Jo Ann Molnar. "Using QR codes to engage high school learners." Library Media Connection. 10 2012: n. page. Print.

0 Fredrick, Kathy. "Cracking the code: Using QR codes." School Library Monthly. 02 2013: 25-27. Print.

Being QR-iousEngaging Curiosity Using QR Codes in the Library

Anne

Bozievich

Lynn

Clements

Wendy

Fitzgerald

Questions?