qr codes in the library

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QR codes, what are they anyway?

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A brief introduction to QR codes and how they might be used by public libraries. Prepared for the Pioneer Library System (NY).

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QR codes, what are they anyway?

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what can I do with them in the library?

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“read alike” flierthis one links to a catalog search

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NoveList resourcesSeries lists, author read alikes,

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event flier This one links to the registration form

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surveyLink to an online survey

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advertiseThe Cincinnati Library delivery van

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how?1. Find a QR generator2. Follow the directions3. Download / save your

code4. Let your imagination

run wild

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best practices

• Link to valuable content!

• Link to mobile optimized content

• Complement print info

• Be prepared to explain

• Evaluate

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ResourcesIdeas for using QR codeshttp://bit.ly/g4li7D http://qrinlibs.blogspot.com/ http://bit.ly/2udMSLhttp://guides.zsr.wfu.edu/qrcodes http://bit.ly/nibTFi

Code generatorshttp://www.qrstuff.com/ http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ http://qurify.com

Shorten URLshttp://bitly.com/http://goo.gl/http://tinyurl.com/ http://site14.fourfiveone.com