Initiating Mobile Phone Technology using QR Codes to Access Library Services at the University of Cape Town

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TitleInitiating Mobile Phone Technology using QR Codes to Access Library Services at the University of Cape Town
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsMohamed, Shehaamah
JournalInformation Development
Volume30
Issue2
Pagination148-158
Keywordsmobile technology
AbstractThis article reports on an innovative project which grew out of the desire to facilitate access to information using the Quick Response (QR) Code. Easily read by mobile phones with cameras, the QR Code provides a simple but effective means for library patrons to access library resources. The article explores the need to use the QR Code in the Brand van Zyl Law Library, University of Cape Town (UCT), for accessing academic library services. Although relatively new in South Africa, QR Codes have been used successfully by some local educational institutions. Against this background, the article reports on a needs analysis which was conducted at the Brand Van Zyl Law Library and recommends the accelerating use of QR Codes in the academic environment.
NotesThis article discussed a project about using QR (Quick Response) code to access library resources through mobile phone technologies. Both benefits and problems were identified in the study, and it should be highly recommended for librarians to adopt such inovative mobile technology to further develop library accessibility to patrons.
DOI10.1177/0266666913481787