The Adventures of Library Girl
Posted on January 17, 2012
I look for artistic and creative uses of QR codes everyday and once in a while I find a true gem. Actually found two this week; Library Girl and The Daring Librarian.
This is a FANTASTC ( I am shouting) post about the use of QR Codes in a library to greatly enhance the library experience. The Library Girl uses QR codes as: (quoting from her site)
Book Barcode Bling;
“Books all over my library are adorned with QR codes that link to all sorts of stuff: book reviews (mine and students), book trailers, author interviews, student projects and countless other web resources that either help pique a student’s interest in the book or extend their learning once hooked. Kids LOVE scanning the QR Code on a book and checking out the related information. What’s more, they love suggesting websites for future QR codes. Truly, as I’ve said before, the first time I saw a group of students huddled around the computer taking a 360’ tour of the Sistine Chapel that was linked (via QR Code) to a book on Michelangelo, (which they then fought to check out), I knew I’d hit on something big
A Means of Updating Outdated Library Materials:
I don’t know about you, but each year I struggle with the fact that I have no money to replace out of date non-fiction resources. This year, however, I’m using QR Codes to update out of date books. I’ve written more extensively about this project here, but essentially, I’ve partnered with social studies and science teachers to link student created projects on specific topics, to QR Codes. The students then help me find spots in our print resources that contain outdated information – once a spot is located (and believe me, there are plenty to choose from), we affix a QR Code that, when scanned, brings the student to new, better and updated info. Within just a few minutes, an outdated print dinosaur is transformed into an up to date, INTERACTIVE book. Amazing!
Library Scavenger Hunts:
My BFF and mentor, Gwyneth Jones (The Daring Librarian!) has written about her use of QR Codes as part of a libraryscavenger hunt – particularly with students with special needs or for English Language Learners. As Gwnyneth writes, QR Codes provide a visual clue and context for students as they explore library resources – not only does this help those students who might need a little extra scaffolding, but also, these visual connections make it more likely that ALL students will remember what they’ve learned through the lesson. I love it!
Library Marketing/Parent Contact:
Once again, this is Gwyneth’s idea, but I think it’s so great that I’m thrilled to shamelessly share it with you. In this instance, Gwyneth created a QR Code tree and posted it outside the library just in time for back to school night at her school. Parents are the target audience here, but anyone walking by with a smartphone can scan one of the codes on her tree and be taken to a website related to the library! It’s difficult to see in the photo I stole from her blog, but if you visit her post, (as you should), you’ll see that each QR Code links to a different library resource: the library website, its facebook page, twitter feed, etc. As Gwyneth writes, it’s a great way to hook those parents who don’t necessarily want to stop by the library on open house night, but who, with a quick scan, can be instantly connected with the library’s resources. Genius!”
This is one of the best articles I have found about the use of QR code in the Library. I’m still not sure what Library Girl’s super power is? Is it creativity, intergrating technology, education engagement, or a combination of all these and more. Whatever her super power is; this is a GREAT blog; check it out and BOOKMARK it! Imagine a Library where YOU,The Daring Librarian, and Library Girl combine forces to fight boredom, mediocrity, apathy, lassitude, monotony, and pococurantism to create the SUPER LIBRARY!
Source: www.librarygirl.net
Categories: My Favorites, QR Code Art, QR Code Fun, QR Code Tools, Use in Education, Use in Museums
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