Emerging Library Technologies
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Barcodes, QR codes, ebooks, and more Shauna Borger Northeastern Regional Coordinator
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Smart phones, Q-R codes and econtent in the public library.
Transcript of Emerging Library Technologies
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
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