Syracuse University Archives QR Codes Buildings Project-MARAC Spring, 2013

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  • 1. The QR Code Buildings ProjectMARAC April 26, 2013Cara A. Howe, CAAssistant ArchivistSyracuse University ArchivesHistory in a Snap!S5. Mobile Archives: Bringing Your Collections to21st Century Devices

2. The Background: Building Web PagesTo document the architectural heritage ofSyracuse UniversityCurrent buildings structures owned or leased by SULost buildings no longer exist in SU inventory eitherthrough destruction, sale, termination of lease or extremealterationCurrent count stands at almost 140 web pagesHistory in a Snap! 3. The Background: BuildingWeb PagesInformation about structure: Date built or acquired Architects, Contractors Cost Style Renovations Etc.History in a Snap! 4. The IdeaHistory in a Snap! 5. The Project: Phase IHistory in a Snap! 6. The CodesHistory in a Snap!Good online software: free easy tracks use statistics archives all codesNot the ideal generator: QR code production is asecondary function 7. The CodesHistory in a Snap! 8. The CodesSU History in a Snap! 9. The ProblemSU History in a Snap! 10. The SolutionHistory in a Snap! 11. The Project: Phase IIHistory in a Snap!Wooden Doors: 4 buildingsBuildings not included in Phase I: Near campus buildings, like cottages South campus Athletics Complex Remote buildings in NYC, Washington DC and the Adirondacks 12. The CostHistory in a Snap!Phase I: $6.09 unit price (decals) $1,065.75 total cost Covered by ArchivesPhase II: Wooden Doors $74.00 unit price (metal signs) $90.00 installation fee $460.00 cost Covered by Archives $998.00 cost (decals) $1,458.00 total cost Financial assistance offered by another department, ultimatelycost covered by Archives 13. The ResultsHistory in a Snap!0102030405060Mean Median ModeNumber of SnapsSnaps 14. The FutureHistory in a Snap! 15. The FutureHistory in a Snap! 16. The FutureHistory in a Snap! 17. Thank [email protected] in a Snap!