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Rethinking mobile delivery: using Quick Response codes to access information at the point of need
Nancy T Lombardo1, Anne Morrow, Jeanne Le Ber
1Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, 10 N. 1900 E. Building 589, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA. nancy.lombardo@utah.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|February 1, 2012
Summary
Quick Response (QR) codes offer libraries instant mobile access to diverse resources and customized patron information. Implementing QR codes enhances library services and patron engagement through mobile delivery.
Area of Science:
- Library and Information Science
- Digital Humanities
- Mobile Technology Integration
Background:
- Libraries increasingly need to provide accessible, mobile-friendly resources.
- Patron demand for instant access to information is growing.
- Digital divide necessitates diverse access points for library services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of Quick Response (QR) codes in libraries.
- To demonstrate the value of QR codes for customized mobile information delivery.
- To provide practical applications of QR codes in academic libraries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on mobile technology in libraries.
- Analysis of current QR code applications in library settings.
- Case study of QR code implementation at the University of Utah Libraries.
Main Results:
- QR codes facilitate mobile access to library websites, digital collections, and educational content.
- Customized information delivery via QR codes enhances patron experience.
- University of Utah Libraries showcase diverse QR code applications for patron engagement.
Conclusions:
- QR codes are a valuable tool for extending library services to mobile users.
- Strategic implementation of QR codes can improve information accessibility and patron satisfaction.
- Libraries can leverage QR codes to bridge the gap between physical and digital resources.
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