Bringing Next-Gen RFID Automation for Library

Management

Bringing Next-Gen RFID Automation for Library

Management

Present Pain Areas in Library Management

Tedious inventory taking process.

Book issue & returns to/from patrons takes considerable time since it is a manual paper based process – patron queuing problems.

Lack of visibility to book availability and their location as inventory taking is done once a year.

Unauthorized movement of books outside the library by non-members.

Orizin Proposed Solution – RFID TECHNOLOGY

RFID is a wireless technology that is being used for tracking, security and inventory taking process of books.

With this technology every book whether stationary or moving can be networked and identified without the need of line of sight.

All communication happens through two type of sensors called reader and tag/label

Tags are tiny sensors that are pasted on books. They have a unique identification number making the book on which it is placed ‘unique’ and also some limited memory to store necessary data like book id, UID no etc.

Reader is a device that can sense tags around its field, communicate with them and transmit the tag’s data to the LAN/internet

SOLUTION DETAILSSOLUTION DETAILS

RFID Enables Library of FutureStaff StationPurpose: Patron identification, automated issue & return of booksBenefits: Reduces patron queuing, improves productivity

Basic Infrastructure : Every book is pasted with RFID tags. Tag id is mapped to book id and its attributes in the database

Gate Security SystemPurpose: security of booksBenefits: any unauthorized movement of books from the library is tracked and alarm raised. Reduces theft and shrinkage

RFID Handheld ReaderPurpose: Stock taking and location managementBenefits: Simplifies stock taking of books. Also helps in sorting and identification of a given book

Book Drop BoxPurpose: Remote & automated book return systemBenefits: Automated & 24x7 system of book return

Self Check in//Out KioskPurpose: Self Check in/outBenefits: Patron can get book issued/return without the need for library staff.Touch screen will also help in book search and availability

Central IT InfrastructureClient machines,

servers and integrated library

management system

Solution Components

RFID Book Tag

RFID DropBox

RFID Handheld Reader

RFID Staff Station

Gate Security System

RFID Self-Kiosk

CASE STUDIESCASE STUDIES

Case Study 1 Client- Defence Food Research Lab

DFRL is one of India’s leading research & development organization in the area of food science & technology and is part of Indian Defense Ministry.

Client has a well equipped library for its students and researchers with over 20,000 books & periodicals

Orizin Solution / Methodology

HF based RFID solution was implemented All the 20,000 books were tagged Desktop readers installed for easy book

issue & return. The readers also read patron cards for seamless transaction

Handheld reader for efficient on shelf stock taking of tagged books was provided.

Integration of RFID infrastructure with a third party library (libsys) application.

Business Challenge

Time consuming stock taking process – often requiring huge reconciliation efforts

Book issue & returns to/from patrons took considerable time since it was a manual paper based process – patron queuing problems

Lack of visibility to book availability and their location as inventory taking was done once a year

Benefits / Impact

Accurate & easier information flow pertainingto books availability as well as current location

Productivity benefits due to process automation

Greater patron satisfaction thereby increasing the overall effectiveness of the library

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Case Study 2

Client- SRM University

Client is ISO 9001:2000 certified Deemed University in South India, accredited by NAAC with Grade B+’s. Library having over 300,000 books. Library has books across 10 different sections.

The Library has several reading rooms , internet center & digital library.

Orizin Solution / Methodology

HF based RFID solution was implemented 40,000 books will be tagged in the first

phase. Desktop readers installed for easy book

issue & return. The readers also read patron cards for seamless transaction

Gate antennas installed for un-authorized book exit

Integration of RFID infrastructure with the in-house library management software.

Business Challenge Unauthorized movement of books outside

the library by member or non-members. Patron identification Tedious inventory taking process. Book issue & returns to/from patrons took

considerable time since it was a manual paper based process – patron queuing problems.

Lack of visibility to book availability and their location as inventory taking was done once a year.

Benefits / Impact

Accurate & easier information flow pertaining to books availability as well as current location

Productivity benefits due to process automation

Safety of books as well as increased member satisfaction.

Time saved to issue and return of books in peak hours

Same patron card can be used as smart card for campus applications

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Case Study 3 Client- Kerala State Library

Client is ISO 9001:2000 certified Deemed University in South India, accredited by NAAC with Grade B+’s. Library having over 300,000 books. Library has books across 10 different sections.

The Library has several reading rooms , internet center & digital library.

Orizin Solution / Methodology

UHF based RFID solution was implemented 300,000 books are tagged Desktop readers and self managed

Kiosks installed for easy book issue & return.

Gate antennas installed for un-authorized book exit

Integration of RFID infrastructure with the in-house library management software.

Hand-held reader gives quick assets details along with Book Search and Sort facility

Business Challenge Unauthorized movement of books

outside the library by member or non-members.

Patron identification Tedious inventory taking process. Book issue & returns to/from patrons

took considerable time since it was a manual paper based process – patron queuing problems.

Lack of visibility to book availability and their location as inventory taking was done once a year.

Benefits / Impact

Accurate & easier information flow pertaining to books availability as well as current location

Productivity benefits due to process automation

Safety of books as well as increased member satisfaction.

Time saved to issue and return of books in peak hours

Same patron card can be used as smart card for campus applications

SCREENSHOTS

Case Study 4

Client- Justbooks, Bangalore

Justbooks, Bangalore is a private library started by a group of professionals with a noble aim of inculcating reading habits among public in the nearby locality. The library owner intends to scale up operations with books across categories in due course.

Orizin Solution / Methodology

UHF based RFID solution was implemented 12000 books were tagged in the first

phase and 5000 in phase 2 Desktop readers were installed for easy

book issue and return Gate Antennas were installed to prevent

unauthorized book exit. Self service kiosks installed.

Business Challenge Unauthorized movement of books

outside the library by member or non-members.

Patron identification Tedious inventory taking process. Book issue & returns to/from patrons

took considerable time since it was a manual paper based process – patron queuing problems.

Lack of visibility to book availability and their location as inventory taking was done once a year.

Benefits / Impact

Accurate & easier information flow pertaining to books availability as well as current location

Productivity benefits due to process automation

Greater patron satisfaction thereby increasing the overall effectiveness of the library.

Greater security of books attained. Kiosks doubles up as information

counter for various books in the library.

Case Study 5

Client- CIIL, Mysore

Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) was established to coordinate the development of Indian languages, to bring about the essential unity of Indian languages through scientific studies, promote inter-disciplinary research, contribute to mutual enrichment of languages and thus contribute towards emotional integration of people of India.

Orizin Solution / Methodology

UHF based RFID solution was implemented 50000 books were tagged Desktop readers were installed for easy

book issue Gate Antennas were installed to prevent

unauthorized book exit. Self service kiosks installed.

Business Challenge Unauthorized movement of books

outside the library by member or non-members.

Tedious inventory taking process. Book issue & returns to/from patrons

took considerable time since it was a manual paper based process – patron queuing problems.

Lack of visibility to book availability and their location as inventory taking was done once a year.

Benefits / Impact

Accurate & easier information flow pertaining to books availability as well as current location

Productivity benefits due to process automation

Greater patron satisfaction thereby increasing the overall effectiveness of the library.

Greater security of books attained. Kiosks doubles up as information

counter for various books in the library.

Installation Pictures–Library

Our CustomersOrizin Library Management Customers

CIIL LIBRARY, MYSORE

DFRL , MYSORE JUSTBOOKS, BANGALORE

KERALA STATE LIBRARY, TRIVANDRUM

SRM UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

KERALA CHILDREN’S LIBRARY, TRIVANDRUM

CIPET – AHMEDABAD, BHUBANESHWAR, LUCKNOW, CHENNAI

BOOKZ N MORE, CHENNAI

NIT SURATKAL

Our CustomersOrizin Other Customers

PANCHSHEEL ,PUNE

FAAC, DELHI

ICICI BANK, MUMBAI

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVT. OF INDIA

SAKHI, BANGALORE

Orizin Other Customers

S.P. JAIN INSTITUTE, MUMBAIL& T INFOTECH,

MUMBAI

DERMALOGICA, MUMBAI

INDIAN NAVY JAMNAGAR

GOLDSTAR JEWELLERY, MUMBAI

JEWELEX INDIA PVT. LTD, DELHI

CONVERGYS, HYDERABAD

AIRTEL, DELHI

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