Some newer printed book editions include QR codes linking to sound recordings of the content or other material. Could there be a way to add these QR codes in the bibliographic record so that users can actually scan and listen to / watch / see the content (provided that all rights are reserved etc.)?
A QR code is a text representing an hyperlink. One can scan and store in some MARC field. Then in my opinion displaying a QR code in OPAC is not better than an hyperlink since user is already on a web page.
I think Fridolin has a good point. But if you really want to display the QR-code, maybe you could add it as a local cover image? (One scenario: The OPAC is displayed in a kiosk setup in the library, where you do not want patrons to be able to click on anything that takes them outside the OPAC. But letting them scan the QR-code on their mobile device and enjoy the content there might be desirable.)
Maybe I lack some knowledge so my understanding is poor, but when I have a QR code printed on the book, don't I need a qr reader to see the url it leads to? How can I do that using my regular client pc, so that I can add it in the bibliographic record?
It looks like there are barcode scanners that can read QR codes you could use at a normal computer to 'translate' the QR code to an URL. Maybe there are also web apps that can use your laptop camera or webcam?
Ok, I'll look into it. Thank you all!
Or use a smartphone app and share the result somehow to your computer.
It was suggested to translate the QR codes to links in the records.