QR Codes: A Practical Process of Implementation and Use

Liz Berndt-MorrisCentral Michigan University

What is a QR Code and how do you use it?

Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Step 4

• Convince those above to accept the idea. The proposal included the following ideas:

•Printing Instructions•Book Displays•Library Hours•Reserve Desk Help•Ask a Librarian

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• Connect all involved parties and make sure there was a formal structure for communication and design of the project.• Web Services Team– Graphic Designer– Programmer

• Access Services • Reserve Desk Supervisor

Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Step 4

1. Sign Designs

2. Material and Cost

3. Choose a Code Generator

4. Keeping Statistics

Color Coding Signs

• We designated a color for each type of QR Code sign based on colors used in our library carpeting and paint.

• Orange = Ask a Librarian• Green = Printing Kiosk• Purple = Public Printers• Yellow = Hours• Red = Book Stations• Blue = Course Reserves• Teal = ILL/DoD

Material and Cost

• New wall decal material• Self-adhesive, thin, lies flat, no residue• Used with high-quality printers• Any size• Lifetime is estimated to be 6 months or more• 12x12 space @$10 per square foot – total $130

• Paper Signs• printed in house, placed in stands

Choose a Code Generator

EasyFreeUnlimited number of codesUnlimited categories of codesStatistics

Keeping Statistics

• Categorizing/Marking our Signs

• Designated floor areas for Ask a Librarian

• Use current labeling system for printers

• Location designation for hours and service desks

1F - EHS

1F - BC - A-G

Ask a Librarian Codes

2F - BC - H-L

2F - MAP

2F - GOV-DOC

2F - REF 2F - LC - I

2F- SA-S

Ask a Librarian Codes

3F - PC - A-Z

3F - MIC

3F - MDRR

3F - SA-S 3F - SA-N

Ask a Librarian Codes

4F - CH - C

4F - BC - M-Z

4F - SA-S 4F - SA-N

Ask a Librarian Codes

Statistics Organization

Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Step 4Marketing and Instructions

http://libguides.cmich.edu/qrcodes

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Additional Uses

What have we learned?

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Thank you!