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Successfully Using QR Codes in Libraries
1. Successfully Using QR Codes in Libraries Connecting our shelves with electronic content Cheryl Burnette, Webmaster Homewood Public Library HomewoodPublicLibrary.org cburnette@bham.lib.al.us 205.332.6631
2. Video: How to use QR codes www.cnet.com.au/how-to-use-qr-codes-339302140.htm
7. Barcodes that offer a discount or coupon, or allow the consumer to learn more about a product or service are the most popularMashable, August 2011
8. Get a free QR code reader Download and install a QR code reader that is compatible with your phone. Many are free, so there’s no need to purchase one: RedLaser, BeeTagg, NeoReader, and others.
19. Two rules for creating QR codes 1. If URL, must lead to a mobile optimized site 2. Use a URL shortener when possible to reduce the volume of data converted http://bit.ly/oIKgRP http://www.pla.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/alexawards/alexawards.cfm
38. Use QR codes to improve library services: Embed URLs that quickly connect to: dynamic search in a catalog (i.e. “writing graphic novels”) mobile library website mobile catalog place inside books and on shelves to lead to book trailers, mobile friendly blogs and author sites mobile databases (i.e. EBSCO) virtual tour of the library instructional videos on YouTube library blogs that are mobile optimized (Blogger and Wordpress automatically convert their content into mobile versions) mobile versions of book suggestions or read-alikes
39. Use QR codes to improve library services: Embed other information: contact information (phone number and email) geo location/map of library SMS (text) for text reference services (Google Voice is a free textservice) Giveaways or coupons (embed text or graphic) create a scavenger hunt
44. Uh-oh! Does not point to a mobile site! http://www.flickr.com/photos/halfhollowhills/4504965499
45. Warning! Does not point to a mobile site! http://www.flickr.com/photos/aculibrary/3011082552
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48. How to turn a regular book into an interactive book with QR Codes www.technologybitsbytesnibbles.info/archives/5066 place code inside book code points here http://youtu.be/OwZH_aT0FGI