A Tool To Library SecurityBy

Swapna Athavale&

Swapna Bhide

IntroductionRFID= radio frequency based

technology+microchip technology

Generic term of technologies- use radio waves to automatically identify people or object

First used in the late 1960’s

Cntd…• RFID – Libraries-1990• Singapore- 1st country to introduce RFID in

libraries• Rockfeller Uni.- New York- 1st academic lib.-U.S -

1999• Farmington Community Library-1st public

institution-1999• Hoogezand-Sappemeer ( Netherlands)-1st public

lib.-Europe-2001• Most use of RFID technology : 1. U.S 2. U.K 3. Japan

Definition“ Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is the technology

that is slated to replace barcodes in library applications. It is a form of identification that is contact less and does not require line of sight. The technology, though new to libraries, has been in use in other sectors for more than 20 years. The RFID tags are placed in books and generally covered with a property sticker. Antennas of different sizes, based on application are used to read the tags and manage the various library functions.

The RFID solution is a revolutionary application of automatic identification and data capture technology. In a Library environment RFID technology, resembles a traditional barcode system in that it provides a means of assigning an ID to an item and reading that ID to perform circulation transactions or to take inventory”

RFID and LibrarySince Library staff performed various

functions

Helped library staff to protect library assets ( like books etc.) and its user friendly too.

The application of RFID in Libraries can be well explained through diagram.

AdvantagesIt provides effective & efficient benefit library

detection.

It has enhanced the security level collection.

It has removed various repetitve work carried out by library staff.

It has enabled self check in/ check out system.

DisadvantagesHigh cost

Easy to remove the tag from the book

Exit gate sensor problem

Possible to block radio signal by metallic content by the users

ReferencesRafiq Muhammed, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) : It’s

Usage & Libraries, avaiable online at http://eprints.rclis.org/6179/1/RFID.pdf (accessed on 24-12-13)

Ansari, M.A (2010) RFID: A Boom in Library, National Seminar Proceeding, Gurgaon.

Gormaen, G.E(2002)The digital factor in Library & Information Services, London:Facet

Grover, Priyanka & Ahuja, Anshul (2010) Radio Frequency Identification based Library Management System, International journal of advanced computer science & applications, 1(1), p.41-45 ( available online at http://thesai.org/Downloads/Volume1No1/Paper_7-Radio_Frequency_Identification_Based_Library_Management_System.pdf, accessed on 26-1-14)

Cntd…Stephen, A ( 2008) Fundamental of RFID: Design &

Development, London:Oxford Press

Garfiels, S. & Rosenberg , Beth(2005) RFID: Application, Security and Privacy, NewYork: Addison Wesley Professional

Bil, Glover (2006) RFID essential, NewYork: O’Reiley media