QR Codes

Bar codes that can be scanned that contain more

information like URLs, links, text, and phone
numbers.
QR Codes
The most widely used and accepted two-
dimensional code type is the QR Code, but
that's not the only kind. You can see examples
of other two-dimensional codes on the following
slides:
QR Codes
You can see the distinctive feature of QR
Codes in the image below. QR Codes have
three square patterns on three corners to
establish orientation. Qrafter, an iPad app, can
easily scan almost all QR codes.
Data Matrix
It can be said that Data Matrix is an earlier
version of QR Code. They have a lot of
encoding similarities, but QR Code is superior
in capacity. Data Matrix codes have black lines
on two sides to establish orientation.
Aztec Code
Aztec Codes are much less known and less
frequently used than QR Codes or Data Matrix
codes. The distinctive feature of an Aztec
Code is the square pattern in the middle.
Micro QR Code
Micro QR Codes have very little capacity, so
they are rarely used. QR Code readers cannot
read Micro QR Codes as these are different
types of codes. Micro QR Codes have one
square on one corner to establish orientation.
Qrafter cannot scan Micro QR Codes yet.
Microsoft Tag
Microsoft Tags are proprietary to Microsoft and
can only contain URLs. They are in
competition with QR Codes, but they do not
have the flexibility of QR Codes. Qrafter
cannot scan Microsoft Tags; they can only be
scanned by the official Tag Reader app by
Microsoft.
Fun QR Codes
Using a custom app called IQR for the Mac, QR
Codes can be customized with color and size.
Pictures or logos too can be embedded.
Other 2D Codes
There are other 2D Codes in use, like
BeeTagg, Shot Code, etc., but they are
commercially licensed, proprietary and/or rarely
used.
Beware of "attagging"
Computer hackers can create virus-like QR
codes attach to a legitimate QR code
Apps like Qrafter automatically check the site
link for viruses
Major Considerations for
Using QR Codes
1. Obtaining the technologies to create and
scan them
2. Determining the library services and
programs they can evaluate
3. Deciding the data they will link to or add
4. Assigning the staff to create and maintain
them
What can they be used for?
Contact Information
Calendar Event
Email Address
Phone Number
Geo Location
SMS
Text
Wifi Network (access)
URL (every kind)
Advertising
Usage Specific to the
Library:
Online subject guides
Library information pages
Librarian contact pages
Database instructions and search tips
Tutorials
Any other point where you want to enhance
a digital presence with a mobile component.
QR codes can be added to webpages, wikis,
and blogs as image files or as embedded code.
How can they be used in
education/the library?
1. Book Reviews
2. Google Form
3. Link to credible and educational website
4. To link to an author's website or the
teachingbooks website to hear the author
read a chapter
5. To create a library scavenger hunt (load the
app on your library ipad or ipod touches)
Create QR Codes that link
to...
Social Networks
Library Instruction
Library's Website and Catalog
Events
Reference Services
Location-Based Services
QR Code Readers
QuickMark
BeeTagg
QR Droid
i-nigma
NeoReader
Metrics: Measure Your
Success!
Measure the success of your mobile
technology.
Compare various location-based service
applications against each other
Determine the most popular places for
posting QR codes
Assess the success of various deals or
promotions
The Future of mobile....
Location-based services changing to be
more like local discovery tools
More user input opportunities provided within
location check-in services
The spread of QR codes to wider user
groups
The extension of QR codes to deeper
applications
The introduction of near field communication
to services
Videos about QR Codes in
Education
QR Codes Changing Reading
Periodic Table of the Elements
QR Codes on a Skeleton
Vodcasts and Screenshot
Tutorials
BeeTagg: A QR Creator
Screenshots for QR Code Reader
Screenshots for BeeTagg QR Reader
Want to try creating your
own QR with other apps?
iPhone:
QuickMark
BeeTagg
Android:
QuickMark
Barcode Scanner
Application!!!!
Create one communication campaign for your library
or another subject area using a QR Code. Share your
project in the Moodle forum. The link is listed below.
Possible examples:
Sample book review for the newspaper using a
QR Code
Bookmark with Library Homepage QR Code
Moodle Link
QR Project Rubric
Citations
"2D Data Matrix Code Sample." Google Images. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 June 2012. <http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http:
//www.officialeancode.com/sample_codes/2D%20Data%20Matrix%20code.jpg>.
"2D Barcodes and Mobile Tagging | Microsoft Tag." 2D Barcodes and Mobile Tagging | Microsoft Tag. Microsoft, 2011. Web. 28
June 2012. <http://tag.microsoft.com/home.aspx>.
"Efficient Data Capture and Barcode Recognition from Images." Efficient Data Capture and Barcode Recognition from Images.
Quality Soft, n.d. Web. 28 June 2012. <http://www.qualitysoft.de/index_en.html?/en/news.htm>.
Merkan, Kerem. "QR Code and 2D Code Generator." QR Code and 2D Code Generator. Qrafter, 26 June 2012. Web. 28 June
2012. <http://www.qrafter.com/>.
Murphy, Joe. Location-aware Services and QR Codes for Libraries. Chicago: ALA TechSource, 2012. Print.
Rizzante, Carlo. "QR Codes for Business Card, a Quick Gallery." Carlo Rizzante. N.p., 8 July 2011. Web. 28 June 2012. <http:
//carlorizzante.com/2011/qr-codes-for-business-card-a-quick-gallery/>.