RFID Libraries
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RFID technology has been in the news lately. This technology has been associated mostly to consumer products retailers and wholesalers, tracking inventory and theft protection etc. But the latest news is the use of RFID in libraries. Libraries are now being seen as a good place where RFID can be implemented to ease shelf management and books tracking. RFID libraries are tedious to construct as they require item level tagging.
RFID libraries are a long term investment, time consuming, involves high cost, and aims at automating library functions. Libraries should weigh the pros and cons of RFID libraries and be aware of the evolving RFID technology and the direction it is taking. The publishing industry is exploring the use of RFID to tag books. |
| RFID libraries issues |
Once a library has been automated using RFID solutions, it is unlikely that a small change could lead to the upgrading the entire library manually. Various issues are to be addressed before one can really go for an rfid library solution. Some of these are as under:
- Privacy concerns for database and short rfid tag reader
- User authentication and authorization
- Tracking books on the shelve
- Password management
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| Benefits of RFID libraries |
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| RFID libraries aim at providing automated search for the books from a distance to an authorized member. This not only enhances the power of the library but also provides cost effective solutions to various library problems. Book thefts can also be reduced to their minimum with the introduction of RFID solutions in the library. RFID technology in libraries can thus be expected to do wonders in the world of libraries. |
| Future of RFID libraries |
| Once the idea of rfid libraries takes a concrete shape, it surely will convert most big and prestigious libraries into RFID libraries. A great shift can now be expected in the library set up in the near future. A large number of rfid schools have already strengthened their perspective in this direction and are likely to obtain a precise solution to their library related problems. According to some reports, approximately 130 libraries in North America are using RFID systems, and hundreds more are moving in the RFID direction. |
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