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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 [email protected]
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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.
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MOBILE TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARY SERVICES
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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
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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
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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.
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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).
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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
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Computer Generate QR Code using ZXing
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Computer Read (Decode) QR Code using Zxing decoder online
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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
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HOW TO USE QR CODE IN MOBILE
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARIES: A CASE OF CENTRAL LIBRARY AT NIT ROURKELA
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QR CODE USE IN BIJUPATANIK CENTRAL LIBRARY
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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
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QR Code @ Book for Contents
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QR Code @ Book for Author’s Profile
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QR Code @ Journal Article for
Journal website link
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QR CODE IN LIBRARIES FOR PROMOTE LIBRARY EVENTS /SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
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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.
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