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QR Codes and Mobile LibGuides
"I am one
of those sad, unfortunate librarians who does not yet subscribe to the wondrous
world of LibGuides. And
yet, I try to stay current on the many amazing things they are capable of,
including their ability to be
accessed mobile-ly (as in, with a mobile device - still uncertain what the
adverbial form of that should be...).
During one of the ACRL Unconference sessions, Jodi Shepherd presented her library's use of QR codes and a mobile LibGuide to help students navigate their stacks. Discovering that students were frequently lost in the stacks of their multi-floor library, they created a LibGuide explaining how to read a call number and find the book on the shelf. Although any LibGuide will be automatically converted to a mobile-friendly version when accessed from a mobile device, they decided to create a new one specifically for mobile use because formatting was lost from the original LibGuide when viewed on a mobile device. A QR code directing to that specific LibGuide was then created and displayed at strategic places throughout the library stacks. Students are able to scan the code and immediately call up the LibGuide for a quick tutorial. This is a great example of using mobile technology to assist students at their point-of-need. Rather than trying to track down a librarian to help them, the student can try to help himself using the technology in his pocket. Great idea!"
During one of the ACRL Unconference sessions, Jodi Shepherd presented her library's use of QR codes and a mobile LibGuide to help students navigate their stacks. Discovering that students were frequently lost in the stacks of their multi-floor library, they created a LibGuide explaining how to read a call number and find the book on the shelf. Although any LibGuide will be automatically converted to a mobile-friendly version when accessed from a mobile device, they decided to create a new one specifically for mobile use because formatting was lost from the original LibGuide when viewed on a mobile device. A QR code directing to that specific LibGuide was then created and displayed at strategic places throughout the library stacks. Students are able to scan the code and immediately call up the LibGuide for a quick tutorial. This is a great example of using mobile technology to assist students at their point-of-need. Rather than trying to track down a librarian to help them, the student can try to help himself using the technology in his pocket. Great idea!"
Out of pure curiosity I scanned the code and voila - it came onto a blog and QR codes were discussed at lenghth!
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