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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. LINGAIAH
Research Scholar
Chief Librarian
K G REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGG. & TECHNOLOGY
CHILKUR, HYDERABAD

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

7. 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.

8. Cont….

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

11. Key Components
 READER
 SELF CHECK-
OUT/IN
 INVENTORY
READER
 BOOK DROP
READER
 MIDDLEWARE (PC)
 SECURITY GATE
 LABEL PRINTER

12. READER
Handle reader is
basically using for
 shelf order checking
 shelf reading
 searching
 inventory scanning
in the library kind of
environment .

13. SELF CHECK-OUT/IN
 Self check-In/Self Check-Out
primarily for self issue and
return of books in library .
 With its inbuilt screen &
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.

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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. Tag

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

19. 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.

20. Standards :
 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)
 Indicator : Tag Data LED and Power LED
 Voltage : 230 Volt
 Certification : CE and Radio Approval

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

26. 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.

27. 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

28. Disadvantages
 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

29. Conclusion :
 The RFID Technology is more popular
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

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

31. References :
 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

32. THANK
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