QR Codes

[wylie ackerman]

You can use Google's chart API (https://google-developers.appspot.com/chart/infographics/docs/qr_codes) to generate dynamic images for display on the web (you can also copy and paste them into other apps).

Sample QR Code:  https://chart.googleapis.com/chart?chs=500x500&cht=qr&choe=UTF-8&chl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.deschuteslibrary.org

I'm using it to dynamically insert QR codes into our catalog:  http://catalog.dpls.lib.or.us/record=b1435909


Wylie Ackerman
eServices Manager
Deschutes Public Library
(541) 312-1042
http://www.deschuteslibrary.org<http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/>


From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Liz Hubert
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 2:56 PM
To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [WEB4LIB] QR Codes

Hi all,

I could use a little help. For the past year or two, I've been doing a lot of work with QR codes at my library. We've got a pretty good program going, and I'm really excited about it. We have unfortunately run into problems with the longevity of our codes as well as flaky creators. We first used Kaywa to create codes, but our codes all died about four months after we created them. We've been using myqr.co since, but have been noticing lots of problems with the generator in the past month or so. We're ready to switch. I know lots and lots of creators since I've researched this extensively, but I'd like to get your feedback. Has anyone been using the same creator for a significant period of time? I don't care much about how they look, since we have a great graphic designer. I put the codes through bitly, so it doesn't need to have a tracker either. I really just need something that is reliable and will last a long time. Can anyone share their experiences? I'd be so grateful!
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