iTour

What is the iTour?

It is a self-guided tour of the Library using QR Codes scanned with your smart device to display videos that inform you about the location where you are standing.

Preparing Your Smart Device

1. Connect your device (tablet, phone) to the University's wireless network. Consult the IT Help web portal for directions with your specific device.
2. Check the chart below to identify the best QR Code scanning option for your device.++
3. Connect your ear buds or headphones to your device. Check out headphones at the Check Out Desk if you don’t have any.

Accessing the iTour Videos

1. Using your smart device's (tablet, phone) camera, scan the QR Codes around the building (open the QR Code reader app first if you are using one).++
2. Once you scan a code, you will be prompted to open the video in your device's default browser.
   If you are using a QR Code Reader app, the video may open automatically.
3. The video will provide information about the location where you are standing.
4. Start on Floor 2 (Main Floor) by the column near the Service Desk. Scan the QR Code labeled #1.
5. At the end of each video, you will be told where to go next. Consult the handout map for the tour path.
6. Need to show your professor proof of completing the iTour? At the end of the iTour you will receive additional information on how to do that.

++Most Free QR Code Readers in your app store will work. Here are some recommendations.++

• All Phones

  Snapchat by Snap Inc.

  

• iPhones iOS 11+ and Android 8+

  Use phone’s camera

  

• iPhone

  QR Reader & Barcode Scanner by TeaCapps

  

• Android

  QR Reader & Barcode Scanner by TeaCapps

  

Want to know more about QR Codes? Wikipedia has a good entry.

iTour designed and developed by the Instruction and Student Engagement Department, Milner Library, Illinois State University