RFID technology can automate many library processes and improve services for patrons. Key components of an RFID system include passive tags attached to items, readers for checking items in and out, and a middleware system to interface with the library database. RFID allows for self-checkout/return and automated inventory checks. Implementation can reduce staff workload and improve tracking of materials. Challenges include upfront investment costs and potential damage to tags. RFID is gaining popularity in Indian academic libraries and can help automate other campus services.

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National conference on Library Security Management in Digital Era -2011
JNTU – HYDERABD

2. Application, Implementation
Development of R F I D
Technology in Modern
&
Libraries
Dr. M .ANJAIAH
Librarian I/C
Dravidian University
V
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Research Scholar
Chief Librarian
K G REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGG. & TECHNOLOGY
CHILKUR, HYDERABAD

3. 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.
Introduction :

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
communicated by using radio waves
identified,
accessed, stored, reprogrammed and

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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RFID is a state of art Non line of sight AIDC technology that is
gaining popularity with Library fraternity in India
RFID is currently being used for various application areas
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7. 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
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while providing grater customer
their patrons.
services to
RFID IN LIBRARIES

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9. Tagging

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Database
Firstly items-tag are
scanned by reader;
Secondly in backend
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transmitted data coming
through antenna (RF-wave
Reader
are being recognized by
RFID-based system PC. It
acts as a middleware
communication gateway
among items, reader and
system database;
Gateway
Scanned
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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Database
User
Interface
Overview of RFID
Fig.2. A General
Architecture
Application
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RFID Architecture
Backend
Databa

11. Key Components
READER
SELF CHECK-OUT/IN
INVENTORY READER
BOOK DROP READER
MIDDLEWARE (PC)
SECURITY GATE
LABEL PRINTER
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12. Handle reader is
basically using for
shelf order checking
shelf reading
searching
inventory scanning
in the library kind of
environment .
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READER

13. Self check-In/Self Check-Out
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primarily for self issue and
return of books in library .
With its inbuilt screen &
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printer ,patrons can view&
printer transaction related
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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SELF CHECK-OUT/IN

14. Reader play
multiprotocal
antenna reader for
circulation desk
application
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INVENTORY READER

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

16. The gate detection
System capable of
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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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SECURITY GATE

17. Tag

18. RFID passive H F tag
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working on 13.56 MHZ
Frequency .
The tags available various
types and forms factors these
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are used for tagging library
materials to uniquely identify
particular tagged items using
the RFID base automated
library management system
Cost : Rs. 10 - 30
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Passive Tag

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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 hig
value items and for longer
reading distance.
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Active Tags :

20. RFID STANDARD USED FOR LIBRARY:
Standard : ISO-15693
Frequency: 13.56 MHZ
Dimension : 400mm X 200mm X 120mm
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Housing : Metal
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Data Interface: RS 232
Protocol : SIP and/or API (presently using
STX/ETX communication protocol)
Indicator : Tag Data LED and Power LED
Voltage : 230 Volt
Certification : CE and Radio Approval
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22. Today's Modern Library
• Identifies & Captures information from
available global resources
• Proper maintenance of
available
resources in electronic format with
help of automation software's.
adequate IT infrastructure etc
• Information dissemination through
web based technologies, allowing
user to easily locate information &
access
d ail able resources 2-t 7
• Use of emerging technologies &
open source tools such as CMS
(loornla), Desktop search, Federated
search, RSS, P2P, Biogs, Social
Netw orkinq (orkut), Wik.is etc
• Today's libraries are being made over
as "idea stores", complete w ith cafes
and multi-media offerings.

23. • Patron
Expectation
& Service
in the
information
age
Challenges for Librarians
• Lack of information, training
& technology know how
• Lack of Staff
• Loss of Library material
• Investment in systems &
automation technology
• Support & Service from
vendors

24. Technolog
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Compariso
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RFID
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Barcod
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EM
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Sr. Feature
s RFID Bareode EM Security
Identification technology Non line of sight RF line of sight optics Non line of sight
EM
2 Built in security Yes No Yes
3 Multi ,le item identification Yes No Yes
Automate circulation of books Yes Yes No
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5 Automate search Yes No No
6 Self check out facility Yes No No
7 Self check in facilit Yes No No
8 Flexibility and modularity Yes Yes No
9 Common ID card Yes Yes No
10 Automated sorting Yes No No
11 Reduce RSI to staff Yes No No
12 Automate Stock Management Yes No No
13 Lon er Ta cl urabi I ity Yes No Yes
14 Secured inter library borrowing Yes No No
15 Allows for 24hrs open access
readinc room
Yes No No
16 Bud et l·ledium Low Medium
Overv
iew Single technology that can
automate major routine
functions of a library.
Allowing users to access the
library resources at flexible
timings and provides library
staff & institute
management with better
control over their resources
Low cost technology
that can automate
circulation functions
in a library.
Does not support
security, auto
inventory, stock
management, self issue
- return etc
Serves only
security aspect
for library
items.

25. Most Installations are found in America &
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European
InIndia:
libraries .
Pune university Library
I I T Madras Library , Chennai
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NIT Silchar Library , Assam
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Punjabi university Library , Chandighar
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S R M University Chennai
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Who are the users of RFID

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

27. 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
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provision to return books
the library
during off hours of
Tag cost decreasing of day by day
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Advantages / Benefits

28. The cost of
investment
for tagging
involved for initially
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and recurring expenditure
, 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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Disadvantages

29. The RFID Technology is more popular
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latest technology in India with more
development in coming days in
academic libraries and different sectors
www.rfid-library.com/en/system-flash-demo.html
Conclusion :

30. Some of repudiated venders in india
Rapid radio
3 m security
Lib best
VTLS
Cap Gemini,
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Chennai
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Libsys corporation
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Venders

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

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