The document provides an overview of implementing RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology in modern libraries. It discusses what RFID is, the history and components of an RFID system including tags, readers, middleware and security gates. The benefits of RFID for libraries are automated check-in/check-out, inventory management and theft detection. Implementation requires an initial investment but provides long term benefits like reducing staff time and improving customer services. Key users of RFID in libraries are students, faculty and library staff.

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2. Implementation of R F I D
Technology in Modern Libraries
Dr. Shreekant G.Karkun
Librarian
Basaveshwar Engineering College (Autonomous), Bagalkot
Subhas C.Mahendrakar
Assistant Librarian
Basaveshwar Engineering College (Autonomous) , Bagalkot

3. Introduction :
The Rapid development in information technology has
brought out a revolutationary change in the field of
library system and services.
The new information technology has changed the
manual scenario of library to computerized automated
library
The RFID technology is a latest technology for
automatic identification method.

4. What is RFID system
RFID is an acronym for
Radio Frequency Identification.
Briefly the RF stand for “radio-frequency” and ID means
“identifier” that allows an item, for instance a library book,
to be identified, accessed, stored, reprogrammed and
communicated by using radio waves

5. History of RFID :
 In 1946 Leon Theremin Invented an
espionage tool for the soviet Union
which retransmitted incident radio
waves with audio Information
The RFID first used in World War –II
differentiate between friendly enemy
aircraft
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7. Ethernet
RFID
Reader
RFID Tag RF Antenna Network Workstation
RFID system components

8. RFID 2005 IIT Bombay 8
RFID systems: logical view
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Application
Systems
RF
Write data
to RF tags
Trading
Partner
Systems
Read
Manager
Transaction
Data Store
Items with
RF Tags
Reader
Antenna
Antenna
EDI /
XML
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Tag/Item
Relationship
Database
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Internet
ONS
Server
Product
Information
(PML Format)
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Other Systems
RFID Middleware
Tag Interfaces

9. RFID IN LIBRARIES
 The concept of RFID can be simplified to that
of an electronic barcode and can be used to
identify track short or detect library holdings
at the circulation desk and in the daily stock
maintenance.
This system consisting of short RFID labels ,
hardware ,software provides library more
effective way of managing their collection
while providing grater customer services to
their patrons.
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10. Cont….

12. RFID Architecture
 Firstly items-tag are
scanned by reader;
Secondly in backend
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transmitted data coming
through antenna (RF-wave)
are being recognized by
RFID-based system PC. It
acts as a middleware
communication gateway
among items, reader and
system database;
And at the end it filters out
and store data in RFID-
databases for checking the
data fault and relevant
operation.
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Tags Reader
Gateway
Database
Database
Application
Backend
User Interface
Fig.2. A General
Overview of
RFID
Architecture
Scanned

13. Key Components
 READER
SELF CHECK-OUT/IN
INVENTORY READER
BOOK DROP READER
MIDDLEWARE (PC)
SECURITY GATE
LABEL
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14. READER
Handle reader is
basically using for
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 shelf order checking shelf
reading searching
inventory scanning in the
library kind of environment
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15. SELF CHECK-OUT/IN
 Self check-In/Self Check-Out
primarily for self issue and
return of books in library .
With its inbuilt
scree
n & printer ,patrons can
view& printer transaction
relat
ed information such as
number of books issued
,out standing , fine etc.
Customized information can
also be printed on the
transaction slip.
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16. INVENTORY READER
 Reader play
multiprotocal
antenna reader for
circulation desk
application

17. BOOK DROP READER
The drop box used for returning the
books
It helps better circulation & gives time
Flexibility to patrons for returning of library
materials issued by them

18. SECURITY GATE
 The gate detection
System capable of
detecting un authorized
tagging items passing
through it.
It has inbuilt audio
visual alert facility for
theft detection and
minimum read range of
36 inches.
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19. Tag

20. Passive Tag
 Standards: ISO 18000–3, ISO 15693,
ISO 28560-1, CE, IS10716 & ISO
9706 from TUV SUD PSB. Size: 49 x
81 mm; Operating frequency: 13.56
MHz, Maximum overall thickness:
0.4 mm (0.018 inches), Memory:
0.5 - 2.5k bit, IC write endurance:
maximum 100,000, Data retention:
min 25 years, Standard format:
Aluminum antenna
Cost : Rs. 9 - 13

21. Active Tags :
Active tags are able to transmit data using their
own battery power. Read ranges are more for
active tags than for passive tags but are costlier
for their extra capability. Therefore active tags are
used for high value items and for longer reading
distance.

22. Standards :
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RFID STANDARD USED FOR LIBRARY:
Standard : ISO-15693 Frequency: 13.56
MHZ
Dimension : 400mm X 200mm X 120mm
Housing : Metal
Data Interface: RS 232
Protocol : SIP and/or API (presently using
STX/ETX communication protocol)
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Indicator : Tag Data LED and Power LED
Voltage : 230 Volt
Certification : CE and Radio Approval

27. Who are the users of RFID
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28. Campus Management
 RFID technology can fully automate various transactions
happening within a Campus. Students, teachers and staff
can be provided with RFID smart cards for their
attendance and access to various labs and library. Library
systems can also be automated by using RFID which can
include issuing of books, security gates, searching of
books, etc. Assets like computers, electronic equipment
and mechanical tools which are constantly on the go for
student experiments can be tracked to improve their usage
by various departments. Hostel can also be better managed
with access control system installed for students.

29. Advantages / Benefits
 Implementing RFID will considerably reduce the
amount of time required to issue , receive
transport, sort & shelving library material
Library staff is alerted immediately un authorized
issues of books
The RFID book drop system provides provision to
return books during off hours of the library
Tag cost decreasing of day by day
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30. Disadvantages
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The cost of involved for initially investment
and recurring expenditure for tagging ,
maintenance is very high
More chances for Physically damage /
tearing of tags
There is possibility to return damaged books
in drop box
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31. Conclusion :
The RFID Technology is more popular
latest technology in India with more
development in coming days in academic
libraries and different sectors

32. References :
 RFID journal
Management of E- Resources in Academic Libraries.Bsp-2008 (T.Nagaseshulu Pageno.168-176)
Pearl journal( N Rupsing Naik )vol.2no.4 oct-dec 2008. pageno.17-23
www.rfid-library.com
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