#LibChat participants discuss QR code use in libraries

To research the use of QR codes in libraries for LIBT 115, I enlisted the aid of Natalie Binder, moderator of #LibChat, a weekly Twitter-based conversation among library professionals:

Q3 Does your library use QR codes? How? (via @cynthiaparkhill, who may use answers for a school assignment). #libchat
— Natalie Binder (@nataliebinder) April 11, 2013

From among participants’ responses:

Q3 the program we did was a contest/scavenger hunt making patrons scan staff. They'd get sign up to win or see staff's fave read #libchat
— Librarianry (@LibrarianRy) April 11, 2013

We have an art gallery in the building. They use QR codes to give deeper information about the exhibit items. #libchat
— rivenhomewood (@rivenhomewood) April 11, 2013

Q3 I still make the occasional bookmark/booklist and will add QR code linking to our catalog or some point on webpage that relates. #libchat
— Holly Sammons (@Holliswardo) April 11, 2013

Q3 we use QR codes on an unstaffed floor to help people get around. #libchat
— Rob (@svelteassassin) April 11, 2013

Q3 #libchatOur library uses them but our users don't... See this to LOL: twitter.com/jcolman/status…
— Giso Broman (@giso6150) April 11, 2013

Q3 I like them. I scan in magazines I read that I don't own to remember to look something up when I get home. #libchat
— Jessica (@jessf600) April 11, 2013

@cynthiaparkhill We use them to link displays to blog posts, link print serials to online versions. Moderately successful. #libchat Q3
— Jacob Berg (@jacobsberg) April 11, 2013

#libchat Q3 we use them a bit on promo materials, a few on book displays. Not sure if they are used much.
— Renee Brumett (@queenofice) April 11, 2013

#libchat Q3 I've seen suggestions to use them as shelf talkers in the stacks to direct to databases/online resources
— Renee Brumett (@queenofice) April 11, 2013

Q3 I still love the idea I heard about in NYC that had QR codes for audio tours people can take. Library can partner w/ community #libchat
— Librarianry (@LibrarianRy) April 11, 2013

#libchat Q3 Why *not* use QR codes? Even if not heavily used, cheap & easy. As long as it's not the only way to promote service etc.
— Jean Canosa Albano (@canosa) April 11, 2013

Postscript: #LibChat takes place at 5 p.m. Pacific on Wednesdays. My thanks to Binder for posting my question and to participants for sharing their insights. This insight was invaluable in completing my report for LIBT 115.