Laura HartleyKaci Resau

LS560

USING QR CODES FOR LIBRARIANS

2014 TRAINING

Introduction and defining QR Codes

Describing the role of QR codes for librarians

Step by step training on setting up a QR code

TRAINING PURPOSE

A QR Code, short for Quick Response Code, is a type of two-dimensional barcode that can be read easily by mobile phones.

Originally used in Japan by the car industry.

Used to embed a URL into a code that can be scanned with a smart device.

WHAT IS A QR CODE?

The target audience for this training module is librarians. Librarians could create trainings or videos for their patrons for general use. While the target audience is librarians QR codes can be tailored to meet the needs of other audiences allowing for versatility.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Re-direct to their website to view website tours

Librarians can use codes for cataloging purposes

Link to: musical or electronic tours event posters direct to study rooms contests referencing

book clubs, featured authors subject guides AND MUCH MORE!

HOW CAN LIBRARIANS USE QR CODES?

Creation of QR code

Use of QRstuff.com websiteUnderstanding how to link to a websiteUnderstanding the use of embed codesDownloading data/codePrinting/Downloading/E-mailing (general)

Downloading a QR code reader

TECHNOLOGIES ADDRESSED

Objective 1

By the end of this module learners will be able to explain the purpose and use of QR codes

Objective 2

By the end of this module learners will be able to create QR codes for various purposes in the library setting.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Users will create their own QR code

Ask questions as you go!

NOW YOU TRY IT!

QUESTIONS?