APPLICATION OF RFID TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARIES AND ROLE OF LIBRARIAN
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This document discusses the application of RFID technology in libraries and the role of librarians. It provides an introduction to RFID technology and how it can be used in library management systems for tasks like book lending, returning, sorting, and locating. It describes the components of an RFID system and discusses benefits like improved workflow and inventory management and disadvantages like cost and privacy concerns. It emphasizes that librarians must ensure patron privacy is protected as RFID allows for tracking users, and they should help develop standards for its ethical use.
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- 1. APPLICATION OF RFID TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARIES AND ROLE OF LIBRARIAN By Dr. Prabhat Pandey Librarian & Head, DLISc, Govt. Gitanjali Girls PG College, Bhopal(M.P.) And Ms. K.D. Mahajan Librarian College of Dairy Technology, Pusad, Distt. Yavatmal(M.S.)
- 2. Introduction: •RFID means Radio frequency identification i.e. the technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify individual items. •The objective of any RFID system is to carry data in suitable transponders, generally known as tags and to retrieve data, by machine readable means, at a suitable time and place and to satisfy particular application needs.
- 3. • RFID library management, using RFID tags library, is easy and convenient. • A RFID library management system consists of books, each attached with an RFID tag, RFID reader, computer network and software. • Library staff handle lending, returning, sorting, tagging etc. of books, using RFID tags in this library system. • A person can locate RFID library books marked with a RFID tags, using the RFID reader which identifies and locates the book. • When the book is carried to the counter, the library staff can either activate or deactivate the electronic article surveillance bit in the book's tag. If a book is borrowed, then the surveillance bit is deactivated.
- 4. RFID LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM • An establishment that uses RFID library management saves a book reader, precious time that he would have been spent, waiting for his turn in a queue for borrowing or returning a book. • Taking care of books and making them available to the book readers are important tasks. Most of the library staff's time is spent in recording information of incoming and outgoing books.
- 5. • Borrowing and returning of books can be fully automatized with the help of self check-in/out systems. • This system involves installation of special software. • A person using this system to borrow books, is presented with options on a computer screen. • The person has to identify himself with a code, which is preferably a personal identification number, or any form of unique identity code. • Books selected by the person are identified by the system's built-in RFID reader. • And, the surveillance bit in the book's tag is deactivated by the system. When a book is returned, the check-in/out system activates the surveillance bit.
- 6. Application in RFID Library Management System • Book Drops • RFID Transponder or Tagging • Counter Station • The Patron self check-out station • Shelf Management • Anti-theft Detection
- 7. Shelf management Tagging Shelf check in/out Anti-theft Detection Book Drop Shelf check in/out
- 8. Important points based on RFID Library Management System RFID tags replace both the EM security strips and Barcode. • Simplify patron self check-out / check-in. • Ability to handle material without exception for video and audio tapes. • Radio Frequency anti-theft detection is innovative and safe. • High-speed inventory and identify items which are out of proper order. • Long-term development guarantee when using Open Standard.
- 9. COMPONENTS OF AN RFID SYSTEM 1. RFID tags / transponder that are electronically programmed with unique information 2. Readers or Sensors to query the tags. 3. Antenna. 4. Server on which the software that interfaces with the integrated library software is loaded. 5. RFID Label Printer 6. Handheld Reader 7. Self Check Unit 8. External Book Return 9. Staff and Conversion Station
- 10. Benefits of RFID use in Library RFID improves library workflow by reducing non-value added work processes • Improves staff productivity • Improves customer service • Assist inventory check with ease. • Easy book identification for shelving process • Assist traceability of book allocation • Faster inventory process • Ability to locate specific items • Allow better accuracy in book collection management, resulting in reduced book purchase • More than one item can be checked out or checked in at the same time.
- 11. Advantages of RFID in Libraries • Self charging discharging • Reliability • Streamlined Inventory Management • Longitivity of Tag life • Faster Circulation • Reduction in workplace injuries • Automated materials handling • Easy stock verification • Theft reduction • High level of security • Mis-shelve easy identification • External Book Return • Improved tracking of high value items
- 12. Continue… • Reduce Shrinkage errors • Technology standards to drive down cost • Reduce materials cost and handling • Automated issue/return • Automated sorting of books on return • Inventory visibility accuracy and efficiency • Improved Production planning • Ability to manage the expenses over a number of years. • RFID technology is better than bar codes as it cannot be easily replicated and therefore, it increases the security of the product.
- 13. Disadvantages of RFID in Libraries • High Cost • Frequency Block • Chances of removal of exposed tags exit gate sensor problems • User Privacy concern • Reader collision • Tag collision • Interoperability
- 14. Role of Librarian • RFID technology introduces an ethical dilemma for librarians. The technology allows for greatly improved services for patrons especially in the area of self check out, it allows for more efficient use of professional staff, and may reduce repetitive stress injuries for library workers. And yet, the technology introduces the threat of hot listing and tracking library patrons. • Librarians have taken extra steps to ensure that law such as the USA PATRIOT act can not be used by government entities to invade the privacy of their patrons, and yet many of those same libraries are placing traceable chips on their patron’s books.
- 15. Continue… • Libraries have traditionally acted to protect and defend 5the privacy of their patrons and yet some are implementing a technology before proper safeguards have been developed. • Library use of RFID technology serves to legitimize the technology in the eyes of the community. • Therefore, it is incumbent on the library community to ensure that the technology is developed in concert with established privacy principles and that any library use of RFID follows best practices guidelines consistent with library values.
- 16. Conclusion • RFID technology is not only emerging but also more effective, convenient and cost efficient technology in library security. This technology has slowly begun to replace the traditional bar-code on library items. • The RFID tag can contain identifying information such as a book’s title or material type, without having to be pointed to a separate. The information is read by an RFID reader, which replaces the standard barcode reader commonly found at a library’s circulation desk. • The RFID tag found on library materials. It may replace or be added to the barcode, offering a different means of inventory management by the staff and self service by the borrowed. It can also act as a security device, taking the place of the traditional electromagnetic security strip. And not only the books, but also the membership cards could be fitted with an RFID tag.
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