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Being QR-iousEngaging Curiosity Using QR Codes in the LibraryAnne BozievichLynn ClementsWendy FitzgeraldSo what are QR codes?QR stands for quick-responseTechnical definition: a machine-readable object hyperlink2-dimensional barcodes Contain URLs Direct people to places where they can learn more information

Why not use barcodes?QR codes contain much more information than one-dimensional barcodes Barcodes contain up to 20 numbersQR codes contain thousands of alphanumeric characters (4,296)QR codes can be read from left to right and also up and down

Where can I find QR codes?Product labelsBillboards and signsMagazinesHershey ParkRestaurant menusNewsletters Annual reportsState parks

How do QR codes work?Data is translated into a code using a QR code generatorMany free options available onlinehttp://www.qrstuff.com/ http://www.quikqr.com/ http://goqr.me/

How do QR codes work?Information is decoded using any mobile device that has a QR code reader (a free app)

Just point your device towards the code to scan it

Your device will redirect you to the webpage corresponding to the coded information

Size and LocationBe sure your QR code is large enough to scanSafe size: 1.25 x 1.25 inch square

Be careful about placement. Avoid: Reflective surfacesCorners of a packageFolds

QR codes need some white space around them in order to be read properly

Creating smart objectsLinking physical objects to the online world creates smart objects

Example: taping a QR code to the front of a library book or inside the front cover makes it a smart object

Link to book reviews

Link to book trailers

Link to movie informationCatching Fire movie trailer

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer movie trailer

Link to author websites

Link to information about authorsBiographies of Warriors series authors

Link to related contentRedwoods National ParkNational Geographic bio

Link to related contentNatalie Merchant and Wonder

YouTube video: Natalie Merchant singing WonderSong lyricsLink to related contentMacys Thanksgiving Day Parade website

Link to databases or the OPACHelp students who are performing research navigate to your resources quickly and easily Friendship Elementary OPAC

York County Public Libraries

What are the benefits of using QR codes?Provide in-the-minute access to informationLearning can occur outside the library in the real worldQR codes break down the librarys 4 walls Supported by devices students already have and know how to use

How can I make my own QR codes?Open any internet browser, and perform a search for QR code generator Copy the URL of the website you want to link your QR code to into the QR code generatorFollow the generators instructionsAfter your QR code is created, download and save it on your computerCopy and paste the QR code into your document, and print!

QR code for QR Stuff generatorWhat apps are available to scan QR codes?i-nigma

Beetagg

kaywa

neoreader

Where can I put QR codes?Book coversBook spinesSigns around the libraryBookmarksNewsletters

References"7 Things you should know about QR codes." Educause. (2009): n. page. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. . Collins, Karla, April Knowles, and Jo Ann Molnar. "Using QR codes to engage high school learners." Library Media Connection. 10 2012: n. page. Print. Fredrick, Kathy. "Cracking the code: Using QR codes." School Library Monthly. 02 2013: 25-27. Print.

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