Barcodes, QR codes, ebooks, and more
Shauna BorgerNortheastern Regional Coordinator
Overview Library cards and smartphones QR codes eContent overview
Today’s Presentation
Pew Internet Report - Teens 93% of all 12-17 year olds access the
internet 75% own a cell phone 69% own a computer 79% own an iPod or an MP3 player 80% own a gaming console 51% own a portable gaming device 27% use their cell to access the internet
78% of all adults access the internet 83% own a cell phone 57% own a desktop computer and 56% own
a laptop computer 44% own an iPod or an MP3 player 42% own a gaming console 12% own an e-book reader 8% own a tablet
Pew Internet Report - Adults
Look Familiar?
What About This?
Download an app◦ KeyRing◦ CardStar◦ CardKing
Type in barcode number Barcode now stored in app!
How Does It Work
Not all barcode scanners work with new technology◦ charged-couple device scanner (CCD)
Cards can be shared, stolen, etc. Vendor concerns
Cons
Customer service Cost savings?
Pros
Technology Staff Training Patron Training Backup
Policies
QR Codes
Quick-Response Code Created by Toyota in 1994 2-dimensional Designed for mobile devices Becoming more popular in the U.S.
◦ During the month of June 2011, according to one study, 14 million mobile users scanned a QR Code or a barcode. 58% of those users scanned a QR or bar code from their home, while 39% scanned from retail stores. 60% of the 14 million users were men between the age of 18-34.
What are QR Codes?
Open application Point camera to QR code Voila!
How to Scan QR Codes
Download a QR scanner◦ Barcode scanner◦ QR Droid◦ Nigma◦ Lynkee◦ NeoReader◦ QR Reader◦ Google Goggles◦ RedLaser
How to Scan QR Codes
Go to a QR generator◦ http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ ◦ Phone number, text, URL
How to Make a QR code
Readalikes for Jodi Picoult◦ http://webrary.org/rs/flbklists/jodipicoult.html
Copy URL and type into QR code generator◦ http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
Copy the QR code into document and put it by the Jodi Picoult books with a heading that says “If you like Jodi Picoult, you might also like these authors …”
Library Example
QR code scavenger hunt◦ http://lgdata.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.co
m/docs/163/147086/QR_Scavenger_Hunt_10_copy.pdf
Educate patrons◦ http://www.lawrence.edu/library/qr.shtml
Recommend further reading◦ http://guides.ccclib.org/content.php?pid=105914
&sid=797175#4638359 Carmen Sandiego
◦ http://library.lafayette.edu/carmensandiego
QR Codes in Libraries
What ideas do you have for QR codes at Marion Public Library?
Ideas
QR code security risks◦ Rogue QR codes◦ Tracking
Good Internet connection in area Links kept up to date
Things to Think About
eContent
Money Time Space Expanded access Marketing
Pros
Format Readers/Players End user learning curve DRM/Publisher restrictions
◦ Retail model◦ Agency model◦ Library model
Cons
Subscriptions or circulating devices? eReader or device sometimes limits vendor
options for eContent Training for downloading library-provided
eContent onto different devices
Library considerations
Articles http://www.708media.com/qrcode/qr-code-readers-iphone-android-
blackberry-windows-phone-7/ http://notixtech.com/blog/5-ways-you-should-never-use-qr-codes http://www.swissarmylibrarian.net/2011/02/08/scanning-library-car
ds-on-smartphones/ http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/889495-264/library_cards_o
n_smartphones_the.html.csp http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=QR_Codes
QR code generator http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
Resources
Indiana State Library eResources webpage http://www.in.gov/library/4367.htm
Resources
Shauna BorgerProfessional Development Office – ISL
Contact Information
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