Making the most of RFID in libraries / Martin Palmer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Palmer, Martin, 1952- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radio frequency identification systems.

Libraries--Security measures.

Libraries.

Library administration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 154 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

London : Facet, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The advantage of radio frequency identification (RFID) over other technologies used in libraries is usually seen to be its ability to combine the functions of the barcode (as a unique item identifier) and the security tag (able to indicate that an item is being removed from the library without permission), but with the added advantage of not needing line of sight. The customer-friendly self service that this combination of features makes possible is at the heart of the attraction of RFID for most libraries. This practical and straightforward new book will consider the benefits of installing RFID technology; work with vendors; and how to implement the technology on the ground. It will also consider technical issues such as interoperability, metadata and standards. Applicable to all types of libraries, its contents include: current and potential application of RFID in libraries; how RFID works in library applications; standards/interoperability; privacy issues; how successful have implementations been? is RFID for you? building a business case for RFID in libraries; staffing implications; practicalities: choosing a system, staff development, process re-engineering; ensuring return on investment; and, RFID and libraries - the future? Written by an expert in the field, it will be a very worthwhile investment for those considering converting to RFID as well as those who are implementing it already.

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Introduction; Terminology: a note about 'customers'; Acknowledgements; 1 RFID, libraries and the wider world; Why RFID and libraries?; RFID - the technology: a brief history; RFID - the technology: frequencies; RFID - the technology: process; RFID - a disruptive technology . . .?; RFID and the wider world - some existing applications; Disrupted libraries?; RFID and libraries - a brief summary of the main applications; Summary; 2 RFID and libraries: the background and the basics; The early days; RFID in libraries - how it works: the basics

Audiovisual material - a problem area . . .Another complicated area - multipart items; Summary; 3 RFID, library applications and the library management system; RFID and the LMS - why do you need both?; The changing market for LMS; SIP; SIP or NCIP?; Back-up: is offline service the same as online?; Self-payment; Staff processes; Self-service and the LMS - some other complications; RFID and stock control; Acquisitions; Navigating the library; Summary; 4 Standards and interoperability; Standards, or free for all?; Interoperability - is it really needed?

It's not just about interoperability . . .What standards are there?; Licence plate or full data?; ISO 28560 - towards a standard library data model; The AFI (Application Family Identifier); The DSFID; Summary; 5 Privacy; Interoperability and privacy; RFID opponents; Hotlisting and tracking; RFID and (some) religious groups; RFID and hacking; RFID and legal limitations; Encrypted tags?; RFID and privacy - a continuing debate; Summary; 6 RFID and health and safety; RFID - what are the safety concerns?; RFID and health and safety law; Which standards?; RFID and medical devices?

RFID and health and safety - the plus side?RFID and health and safety - the future?; Summary; 7 RFID and library design; The changing role of library buildings; The impact of computerization; What's this got to do with RFID?; Library layout; Library furniture; Security and building supervision; External aspects; Summary; 8 Building a business case for RFID in libraries, and requesting proposals; Risk and reward; Rationale; Implementing RFID - the benefits; Preparing a request for proposal (RFP); Summary; 9 Staffing: savings, redeployment or something else?; RFID and staffing efficiencies

How much work is being saved?Summary; 10 Buying a system: evaluating the offers; Range of suppliers/range of responses; Why systematic evaluation is important; How to evaluate systematically; Summary; 11 Installing RFID: project management; Project management; Risk management; The main tasks; The first day live; Review and follow-up; Summary; 12 Making the most of RFID: a case study; In the beginning . . .; Searching for a solution; Looking for a supplier; Branding, guiding and layout; Staff roles; Next stages; The roll-out; The outcome; How important is RFID to this case study?; Summary

13 RFID, libraries and the future

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Jul 2018).

Includes bibliographical references (p. [143]-147) and index.

ISBN:

9781856048712

1856048713

OCLC:

836848996