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Radio‐frequency‐identification for security and media circulation in libraries

Radio‐frequency‐identification for security and media circulation in libraries Radio frequency identification (RFID) systems have been in use in libraries for five years for book identification, for self‐checkout, for anti‐theft control, for inventory control, and for sorting and conveying of library books and AV materials. These applications can lead to significant savings in labour costs, enhance customer service, and lower book theft and can provide a constant record update of media collections. In this paper the components and technical features of a modern RFID library system are described to provide a guideline for the evaluation of different systems. A short report of three installations in Europe (one university library and two public libraries) is also provided. It is noted that an important point is that non‐proprietary systems can be used for libraries today since the new generation of RFID‐chips with the ISO standard 15693 are available. With this technology libraries are not dependent on one company for their lifeline. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Electronic Library Emerald Publishing

Radio‐frequency‐identification for security and media circulation in libraries

Christian Kern
The Electronic Library , Volume 22 (4): 8 – Aug 1, 2004
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2004 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0264-0473
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10.1108/02640470410552947
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Abstract

Radio frequency identification (RFID) systems have been in use in libraries for five years for book identification, for self‐checkout, for anti‐theft control, for inventory control, and for sorting and conveying of library books and AV materials. These applications can lead to significant savings in labour costs, enhance customer service, and lower book theft and can provide a constant record update of media collections. In this paper the components and technical features of a modern RFID library system are described to provide a guideline for the evaluation of different systems. A short report of three installations in Europe (one university library and two public libraries) is also provided. It is noted that an important point is that non‐proprietary systems can be used for libraries today since the new generation of RFID‐chips with the ISO standard 15693 are available. With this technology libraries are not dependent on one company for their lifeline.

Journal

The Electronic Library – Emerald Publishing

Published: Aug 1, 2004

Keywords: Security products; Libraries; Books

References

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  • ISO‐Standard 15693: Part 1: Physical Characteristics – Part 2: Air Interface and Initialization, Part 3: Anti‐collision and Transmission Protocol
    International Standards Organization
  • RFID‐technology; recent development and future requirements
    Kern, C.
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    Kern, C.
  • Radio Frequenz Identifikation für die Sicherung und Verbuchung von Medien in Bibliotheken
    Kern, C.
  • Radio frequency identification in security applications: function and use in modern library systems
    Kern, C.; Geiges, L.