The first way I think the QRC could be used is to connect the reader with reviews of books and magazines, I would offer a way to link to reviews others had written, so the patron could consider if the book was what they were looking for that day. I would also link book lists to the code. If you like this book, scan the code and here is a list of other books and magazines you may enjoy. The list would only include the ones the library had to offer not all of the possibles. The code could be linked to resources like the times open and bus schedule for the nearest public library, groups that meet at the library to discuss other topics similar to those covered in the book with the code. The code could also be scanned and sent to other friends as a book suggestion,( this is a great book, you should take a look), recommendation. I also think eventually that the codes created for the books will be similar to the bar codes we have now to check to book out of the library. A reader could scan the code with their cell phone and then the phone calls the library to ask for the book. The library computer checks the book out and calls the cell phone to tell the reader if they can check out the book or not.
I think the codes could also go with maps of where to find similar objects in the library where the reader is standing and if the materials are located in a different part of the library the tag would have directions to the stacks. The patron scans the code and gets the directions. The codes could also provide directions on how to check out a book, get a library card, how to renew the library card and other information needed by readers.
Quick Response Codes are filled with potential for librarians to help readers use the library.
Edna
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