1. February 11 & 12, 2013
Shannon Scanlan
Business Services Librarian
Arlington Heights Memorial Library

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

4. Where Do You Find QR Codes?

5. Using a QR Code
 Download a free QR code scanner app for your
smartphone or tablet (device must have a camera)
 Click to open the app on your device
 Position the camera over the QR code while it scans
 The information embedded in the QR code will open
(website link, phone number etc)

6. Creating a QR Code
 Use a free QR code generator website
 Chose the type of information you will be embedding
in the code
 Website address
 Phone number
 Enter in the information
 The QR code will preview
 Download the QR code to use

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

8. 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 (winery, farm,  Advertisements
bakery)  Phone numbers
 Nametags  Contact us page

9. 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
 Business cards

10. Tracking QR Codes
 http://qreateandtrack.com (free and paid options)
 http://www.qreatebuzz.com
 http://www.tappinn.com

11. Examples of QR Codes
 http://www.qrstuff.com/qr_code_examples.html
 How not to use QR codes
 http://econsultancy.com/us/blog/10818-10-examples-of-
qr-code-madness

12. Resources
 Three Ways to Use QR Codes for Business
 http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222790#
 QR Codes-21 Ways to Use Them To Build Your Business
 http://doncrowther.com/marketing/qrcodes
 The Latest QR Code News from HuffPost
 http://mashable.com/category/qr-codes/
 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/