Quick Response Code

There are a wide variety of ways to use quick response codes in the library.  One way is through providing links to online information that helps a patron choose a book.  This can include many different types of links such as book reviews, basic book information, reading contests, and book trailers.  These links can also offer additional information for scholars for example, when a students scans the code, they can have instant access to related songs, videos, websites, surveys, author interviews, and information on relatd materials.  The quick response codes can also provide tutorials on how to access and use databases, and the online catalog, etc.  I think the best part of the quick response code is that the information that they provide can be updated at any time and with ease.  If a teacher needs certain information or materials on the code, it can be easily accomplished.  The only drawback for me is that while almost all my students have cell phones, many do not have the capability to download readers as they aren't smart phones.  This would have to accounted for if using the codes was required in an assignment.  Note: I work at a Title 1 school, this problem may not be the case in a wealthier school.