WebWISER is an online access point for WISER, which stands for Wireless Information Sytem for Emergency Responders.  This database of information on hazardous materials is maintained by the National Library of Medicine, and can be used to both find information on known materials, as well as to assist in identifying unknown materials.

WISER is designed to provide Emergency Responders, such as Police, Fire, and Medical personnel, quick information about a wide range of chemicals and their dangers.  Mobile phones, pdas, computers, and the internet can all be used to access the database.

Not only is WISER in its various flavors a great site for reference questions, it should be a part of any organization’s disaster plan, and people should be prepared so they can access it whenever the need arises.  A tutorial is also available.

found via ResourceShelf

Semacode is an open system for generating url encoded barcodes (not the standard striped variety, but the square crossword puzzle-ish variety) for any url you want.  Mobile phones would then be able to use these to connect with resources.

This would be interesting as a way to connect library items and handouts with related websites.  The possibilities are limited at the moment since it requires someone to have a web-enabled mobile phone with the software installed, but there is a definite potential to this.

It reminds me a bit of the CueCat, without the commercial lock-in and resulting controversy.

from Catalogablog