Quick Response (QR) Codes Connecting Library Patrons to Information Resources Anytime Anywhere

Authors

  • Ravi N. Bellary Deputy Librarian, NMIMS (Deemed to be University), Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2018.8.2.527

Keywords:

Academic library, QR Codes, Quick response, Change management, Barcodes, Technologies

Abstract

Change management in the library and information centre is very much essential. According to forth law of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan’s library science, save the time of the reader and it is necessary for library and information science professionals to adopt new technologies in the library and information centre to provide effective services to its user and save their precious time. In this study, efforts have been made to know the application of Quick Response (QR) codes in the library and information centre and how it works to disseminate information to its user’s community.

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Published

11-07-2018

How to Cite

Bellary, R. N. (2018). Quick Response (QR) Codes Connecting Library Patrons to Information Resources Anytime Anywhere. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 8(2), 16–18. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2018.8.2.527