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QR Codes

Explains what QR codes are and how to get started scanning and using them.

Quick Start Guide

Want to get set up to scan QR codes? Here's what to do:

1. Download an app for your phone or mobile device.

2. Open the app on your device, and make sure it is set to read QR or 2D codes (rather than UPC).

3. If you are reading this page on a computer, you can test your app here. Start the app, then follow the guides for aligning the code in the viewfinder. Once it is aligned, most apps will automatically scan and decode it.

QR code to HLS Library Research Guides

If it works, this code will lead you to our mobile research guides homepage.

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