QR Codes - assistance on the go

QR codes are graphic codes that can be read using the camera on many existing mobile phones with the appropriate app. There are a number of websites such as http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

that allow you to create your own QR code which can then be printed or embeded into a website. These codes can be used to convey text such as brief details of an event such as a seminar.

When used on a web-enabled phone, they can also direct you to a website for further information. QR codes are appearing in many magazines for this very purpose.

UTS Library is running a pilot project using a range of applications of QR codes. For example, they are including the codes on their promotional bookmarks and brochures to link clients to the relevant online content. They are also placing the codes on equipment used by customers in the library. If the customer is unsure how to use the equipment they can scan the code and watch a short demonstration video. This is a great way of supplementing existing assistance by providing a physical demonstration.