DISCOVERING E-RESOURCES AND SERVICES WITH THE

USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARIES

Arabinda Kumar Seth Jr. Librarian The Prameya, Summa Real Media Pvt. Ltd. & Bhubaneswar arbind.seth@gmail

Emerging Trends and Techniques for Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Issues & Challenges

Presented by

Alekha karadia Library Trainee,

Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology

Rourkela alekh98@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION

Due to ICT & Mobile technological impact new concepts are coming in the Library profession and changing the practices adapted to face of Library Information Centers ( LICs) to fulfilling the reader’s expectations. In Mobile Environment,Mobile devices are changing the way information is delivered and accessed. An increasing number of libraries provide services and content delivery to mobile devices. QR Codes in Library help to link the user to the physical and virtual collections offered by the library.

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARY SERVICES

MOBILE APPS FOR LIBRARY E-RESOURCES

Following are the e-resource and applications which services are developed and enabled over mobile platforms: E-resources Science Direct Scopus ACS Journals All Ebsco databases; Search multiple databases at once Springer link Following are the Mobile Websites for Library E-Resources Cambridge Journals Online Math SciNet Oxford Journals Royal Society of Chemistry Journals World Cat Local

The QR (Quick response) codes, a type of 2D barcode.

Developed in Japan By Denso-wave corporation in1994

to track automotive parts.

Primary aim of a symbol to easily interpreted by

scanner equipment.

They are sometimes referred as 2D codes, 2D

barcodes, mobile codes & also known as a matrix

code .

2D codes that do not need a specialized scanner to read

them.

Scan with a smart phone or web cam.

They are a convenient way to add the virtual to the

physical to provide useful content.

Marketing/Advertisement Tool

QR Codes can contains different information:

Provide more text ,

Link to Website,

Transfer phone Number,

Send it an SMS to phone

Link to RSS feed

What is QR code

QR Codes Feature A QR Code is dynamic: if a code

that prompts a mobile device to open a page on your library website. if the URL ever changes, you can revise the underlying data without having to alter the code’s image.

QR Codes are freely available

QR is an ISO standards

QR is well designed with a higher capacity than other matrix codes & with error correction capabilities

QR is enriching: QR codes ties the physical to digital.

QR Code Tools

Three things are required in order to successfully decode a QR code: Smartphone, Desktop (with a camera),

QR code Scanning Software application, and

Internet Connection (either through the

phone’s data plan or over a site-generated wireless network).

HOW TO GENERATE QR CODE AND READ(DECODE) USING COMPUTER?

• Start internet connection • Open the www.google.com and type the QR code generator and QR code decoder and click on go button. • We will find many softwares • Free and easily operational QR Code software will be used. eg. ZXing QR code generator and Zxing Decoder online for read

Computer Generate QR Code using ZXing

Computer Read (Decode) QR Code using Zxing decoder online

HOW TO GENERATE QR CODE AND READ USING SMART PHONE?

1. Many of smartp hones already have installed inbuilt QR code. Those Smart phones are not installed QR Code. They can follow following procedure 2. Start internet connection. 3. Open the Play Store (Google Play) link to www.google.com and type the QR Code generator and QR code decoder and click on go button. 4. We will find many soft wares free and easily operational QR Code software will be used. eg. QR code generator(YKART, Excelsior Studios,) and ScanLife, NeoReader for read

Smartphone Read (Decode) QR Code using ScanLife software

Smartphone Read the QR code by Users

HOW TO USE QR CODE IN MOBILE

Application of QR code

Technology in Libraries

SMS

Website

RSS

Contact Information

Geo-Information

Additional

Information

Library Website,Audio Video tour Web OPAC,BookReview,E-Book,E-Journal,E-Database, Wiki,Blog,Social Networking Site, E-mail discussion forum ,Podcast, Online entrance Information Booklet and sources ,Online information resources.ASK a Librarian,FAQ etc.

Important Websites, Wiki,Blog,Social Networking Site, Information centre, conference,Seminar, Workshop,PeriodicalTOC,Newspaper Contents alert,etc..

Teacher,Researcher, students, ResearchGuide,ResourcePerson, Publisher, Librarian(ILLService) etc..

Linking to Geographical Information

List of Important information sources, Periodicals, New books arrivals, Rarer books collection, CD/DVD etc. Circular, Notice, entrance examination result, Library Timing, collection, services , source and rules etc.

Reference queries in the format of Text

Application of QR code Technology in Libraries

ADVANTAGES OF QR CODE IN LIBRARIES

QR Code technology provides anytime and anywhere link to E-Resources;

Deliver extra value to your users; User can scan QR code which allows them to

store the information for future reference; Allow to collect contact information; Allow to interact with users; Inexpensive and quick to set up; Allow to track user awareness and engagement; QR code offer the expansion of existing library

based services through the mobile technology

HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USER

Rashmi has come to the library with no pen or paper, but she does have her mobile phone with her she always has her phone with her!)

She uses the library catalogue to find 5 books - but how is she is going to remember the call numbers for the books?

HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USERS

A. She asks to borrow a pen and piece of paper

B. She goes and browses the shelves in the hope of finding the books she needs

C. Uses her phone to take a picture of the screen

D. Uses her phone to scan the QR code

HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USERS

She notices the QR code on the screen and scans it using her phone,

she gets the location and finds the books she needs. Better still, the

information is stored in her history so she can find the books another

day.

Uses his/ her phone to scan the QR code

HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USERS

She’s really interested in the topic, how can she find out more about the

academic and the book straight away?

Rashmi has come to the library and sees a poster promoting a book which has been written by an academic.

HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USERS

A. She should borrow the book from the library

B. She should email the lecturer and ask them about their book and their research area

C. She should “Google” the lecturer

D. She should use her phone to scan the QR code on the poster to get more information.

HOW TO HELP QR CODE FOR USERS

She notices the QR code on the poster and scans it using her phone, she gets a link to a 5 minute You Tube video, where the academic talks about his book and their research.

She should use her phone to scan the QR code on the poster to get more information.

QR CODES CHALLENGES& ISSUES

Poor implementation of QR Codes; Need for education and promotion; Everyone not use internet enable device; Lack of user awareness and education; Every user does not have a smart phone; Low budgets, confrontation priorities,

skills and perception, insufficient skills on site in libraries;

Lack of standards for mobile content

ROLE OF LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS TO IMPLIMENT QR CODE IN LIBRARIES

Library professionals efforts will attempt to attract new users, expand

the usage of current users, and highlight specific library products.

They should take initiatives to offer the value added library services to users by using QR code viz. text messaging reference services and notifications, mobile library websites, quick linkage to website, free e-resources website, PPT, newsletter, forms and mobile friendly online catalogs led the way, research guides, digital collections, Linking to proprietary databases, virtual public services to meet immediate and emerging needs of mobile users. (Thomas, 2010).

For that they should require effective planning, clear policies, procedures, regular training and communication.

USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARIES: A CASE OF CENTRAL LIBRARY AT NIT ROURKELA

QR CODE USE IN BIJUPATANIK CENTRAL LIBRARY

OTHER EXAMPLES FOR USE OF QR CODE IN LIBRARIES

Other examples of the use of QR code in various

library activities and services are such as:

Catalogs,

Book for contents,

Book for author profile,

Journal web site link,

Library tutorials

QR Code @ Book for Contents

QR Code @ Book for Author’s Profile

QR Code @ Journal Article for

Journal website link

QR CODE IN LIBRARIES FOR PROMOTE LIBRARY EVENTS /SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

CONCLUSION

QR codes & mobile technology are effective use in library services. The library professionals have been playing very vital role in providing and prompt library services to maximum users. The Central Library of NITR has successfully implemented mobile applications and QR codes in providing library resources and services.