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QR Codes: A Fun Way to Link Learners at Your Library. Amy Linden, TL Bear River H.S. Grass Valley, CA. What are those?. Denso, a Japanese company 1994 Inventory tool 2-dimensional print link to digital content
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QR Codes: A Fun Way to Link Learners at Your Library Amy Linden, TL Bear River H.S. Grass Valley, CA
What are those? • Denso, a Japanese company • 1994 • Inventory tool • 2-dimensional print link to digital content • Use of QR codes in advertising doubled in 2012's Q2 since 2011 (Nellymoser.com)
Why use them? • Fast • Easier than typing in an entire URL • No keyboard needed • Just take a picture • Inexpensive
How to… • Download & install a QR code reader for your phone • Apple iStore or GooglePlay • Qrafter Pro • ScanLife Barcode Reader • QR Droid • QR Barcode Scanner
Some uses • Direct users to a video • Connect to a mobile site • Embed information *Contact information, map, or document • Make contact *Call, send a text, or email
You’ve seen them Image source: themobilists.com
Mobile Zebra Project • Laura Jacob, McGuffey (PA) School District • “Black and White and Scanned All Over”
Make your own • Free • QRstuff.com • AT&T Create-a-code • Kaywa • BeQRious • BeeTagg • ZXing Project • and many more
In your library • Series & sequels lists
In your library • Series & sequels lists • Instructions & how-tos • Connecting patrons • Book trailers & talks
In your library • Series & sequels lists • Instructions & how-tos • Connecting patrons • Book trailers & talks • Pathfinder shortcuts
In your library • Series & sequels lists • Instructions & how-tos • Connecting patrons • Book trailers & talks • Pathfinder shortcuts • Virtual tours • Special requests email • Document links • So much more!
Amy Linden alinden@njuhsd.com