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RFID Technology : A Revolution in Library Management

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is proven to be a promising alternative in relieving the library staff from time-consuming routines. RFID is an innovative automated library system for automatic identification and tracking of library material. An automated library with the support of RFID technology would be a “Booksmart Library” and a “self service station” that insists least intervention by library personnel. RFID technology is helpful in taking inventory, finding missing items and identifying misfiled items. Tags or transponders, the vital components of RFID, are the electronic chips consisting of an integrated circuit and antenna coil that communicate with a reader by means of a radio frequency signal. Since RFID does not require ‘line-of-sight’ between the transponder and the reader, it surmounts the limitations of other automatic identification devices, such as bar coding. Smart labels/tags are designed for lasting to lifetime of the item they identify and also perform the EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) function to detect the thefts.

Application Of RFID Technology In Libraries

2007

Circulation and shelving of the reading material in a library is quite a cumbersome work which takes most of the time of the library staff. RFID provides a solution to such a problem, by reducing the amount of time required to perform circulation operations. The paper covers the components and technical features of a modern RFID library system, its advantages and issues related to use of RFID in libraries. It also discusses the present status of RFID implantation in Indian libraries and give some suggestions for implementing RFID in libraries. Keyword: RFID, Radio Frequency Identification, use of RFID in libraries.

Rfid System: A Boon for Librarians

2006

Radio Frequency Identification Systems (RFID) are increasingly used in libraries for automation of repetitive work such as lending or returning of items. The ability of RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) to read multiple tags at once and ability to read without line of site reduces repetitive tasks. RFID enables more rapid updating of the library database enabling improved availability and circulation. Libraries, schools, the government, and private sector businesses are adopting radio frequency identification tags, or RFIDsa technology that can be used to pinpoint the physical location of whatever item the tags are embedded in. The present paper is an attempt to describe major features of RFID technology, its benefits over barcode system, basic components and optional components with their effect on library system. Authors describe in the article, RFID is a boon for librarians as It further highlights the key functions of RFID in libraries like shelf charging-discharging, reliability, high speed inventorying, automated materials handling etc. and disadvantages like high cost, accessibility to compromise, reader collision, tag collision, and lack of standards. The paper also discusses the recent developments in RFID Systems as well as next generation use of RFID. The paper throws light on RFID initiatives in India. At the end some recommendations regarding the implementation of RFID System in libraries have been listed.

Application of RFID Technology in Libraries and Role of Librarian

2010

Library consist intellectual capital it might be scholarly journals, books, reports, theses etc. For security purpose, the goal of the security system should be to provide a safe and secure facility for library employees, library resources and equipment and library patrons. At the ...

USE OF RFID TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARY AND ROLE OF LIBRARIAN: A BRIEF DESCRIPTION

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification which introduced the new information technology in areas of information industry. The main purpose of RFID technology in library is to identify documents with the help of magnetic security tag. The paper emphasizes on development of RFID, its components, use of RFID in library, advantages and disadvantages. It also describes the role of librarian.

RFID in Libraries and its other competitive technical developments

Libraries are using leading RFID technology in a feedback control system. Today, more and more libraries are taking up RFID as it modernise workflow in the area of self service, book returns, shelf management and inventory etc. RFID has been executed in different ways by different manufacturers. The automated RFID-based system is a new idea by itself. Owing to the fact that better management of books and materials becomes possible, materials are not lost, theft is avoided, and patrons are served on time and correctly. In spite of all the benefits of RFID, there is always other side of the coin. This paper will try to portray the cons associated with RFID and other competitive technical developments.

RFID Technology: Security System in Modern Libraries

2010

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is now applied in the latest technology to be detection of library theft systems. Unlike EM (Electro-Mechanical) and RF (Radio Frequency) systems that have been incorporated in libraries for decades, RFID-based systems move beyond security to become tracking systems, which combine security system with more efficient tracking of materials throughout the library, including easier and faster charge and discharge, inventorying, and materials handling. RFID is a combination of radio-frequency-based technology and microchip technology to be utilized. The information contained on microchips in the tags affixed to library materials is read using radio frequency technology regardless of item orientation or alignment (i.e., the technology does not require line-of-sight or a fixed plane to read tags as do traditional theft detection systems) and distance from the item has not been a critical factor except in the case of extra-wide exit gates. The corridors...

Roadmap for RFID Implementation in Central library, PEC University of Technology

2009

This paper gives brief idea about the emerging Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, its importance in the library management system and its working. It also describes about the basic and optional components required for smooth working of the exercise. The aim is to consider how to extend RFID applications in an academic library keeping in view the scantiness of funds and scarcity of supporting staff. The article also illustrates a vivid picture about how RFID technology is acting as a boon for libraries thereby highlighting the key benefits of RFID like shelf charging-discharging, reliability, high speed inventorying, automated materials handling etc. Besides, it outlines various issues and possible solutions involved in the process of implementing RFID applications in Central Library, PEC University of Technology. It will also provide insight for other academic libraries wishing to implement RFID system.