1. December 12 & 13, 2011
Shannon Scanlan
Business Services Librarian
sscanlan@ahml.info

2. What is a QR Code?
 QR is the abbreviation for Quick Response code
 Encoded information that is quickly read by a
scanning device
 Scanning devices include mobile phones and iPads
with cameras
 QR code readers are free apps available for download
on smartphones with cameras, iPhones and the iPad

3. MR Codes
 Developed by Microsoft
 Can only be read by a Microsoft Tag Reader
 More design options such as
 Images
 Logos
 Patterns

4. Who is Using QR Codes?
 Restaurants
 Realtors
 Libraries
 Lawyers
 Park Districts
 Event Planners
 Job Seekers
 Artists
 Musicians

5. Where Do You Find QR Codes?

6. QR Code Ideas
 Website  Business cards
 Directions to your business  YouTube channel
 List of recommendations or  Movie trailers
reviews  Coupons
 Product instructions  Polls
 Virtual property tour  Photos
 Job application  Music
 Food labels  Advertisements
(winery, farm, bakery)  Phone numbers
 Nametags  Contact us page

7. Letting Your Customers Know
Include the QR code on:
 Flyers
 Brochures
 Posters
 Window decals
 T-shirts
 Print ads
 Bumper stickers
 Price tags
 Menus
 Ticket stubs
 Book cover

8. QR Code Generators
 http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
 http://www.qrstuff.com/
 http://www.qrme.co.uk/
 http://goqr.me/

9. Generate QR Codes for Facebook
 http://www.likify.net/
 http://techcrunch.com/2010/10/18/likify-qr-code

10. Shorten your URL with bitly
 Shorten your URL with a bitly account and analyze the
visits to your website via the link or QR code
 Generate a QR code
 http://mashable.com/2010/10/13/bit-ly-qr-codes/
 http://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2010/10/13/bit-ly-
now-lets-you-add-qr-codes-to-links-in-seconds/

11. Tracking QR Codes
 http://qreateandtrack.com (free and paid options)
 http://www.qreatebuzz.com
 http://www.insqribe.com/barcodes ( free and paid
options)
 http://www.i-nigma.com/CampaignDashboard.html
 http://www.tappinn.com
 http://pingtags.com (Track QR Codes on business
cards to linkedin profiles)
 http://www.qrme.co.uk
 http://api.qrcode.kaywa.com

12. Resources
 Creative QR codes
 http://mashable.com/2011/07/23/creative-qr-codes/
 QR codes with voice messages
 http://mashable.com/2011/11/10/j-c-penney-qr-codes/
 Creative QR Code Business Cards
 http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2011/07/30-creative-qr-code-
business-cards/
 Village of Arlington Heights and QR codes
 http://triblocal.com/arlington-heights/2011/08/26/village-turns-to-
social-media-to-market-businesses/
 Grow Your Business With QR Codes
 http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-qr-codes-can-grow-your-
business/
 And then there are these
 http://www.awwwards.com/10-creative-uses-of-qr-codes.html