SMART LIBRARY SOLUTION

 Automating Libraries the RFID way…

Presentation Outline

 About RFID system

 How does RFID works
 Why RFID
 Overview Of the Current Systems
 Implementation
 Key Components
 Benefits
About RFID System

 RFID library management system is a

combination of radio -frequency-based
technology and microchip technology.

 The information contained on microchips in

the tags affixed to library materials is read
using radio frequency technology.

 RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

library automation is the latest technology to
be used in library theft detection systems.
Limitations of Conventional Process

 It is a six step process.

 This is a tedious and slow process.
 Shelving of items in conventional library is done manually.
 Time Consuming.
 Misplacement of items.
 Mis-shelving of books.
 Repetitive reshelving task.

If automated all these problems can be avoided.

WHY RFID FOR LIBRARY?
Fastest, easiest, most efficient way to track, locate & manage library
materials.
Efficient Book circulation management
Automatic Check-in and Check-out
Library inventory tracking in minutes instead of hours
Multiple books can be read simultaneously
Unique ID of the RFID tag prevents counterfeiting
RFID In Action
 RFID Architecture
As depicted in figure the whole operation is worked under three key phases-

 Firstly items-tag are scanned by reader. Backend

Database

 Secondly in backend transmitted data

coming through antenna (RF-wave) are
being recognized by RFID-based system PC.
It acts as a middleware communication Tags Reader Application
gateway among items, reader and system
Gateway
database.
 And at the end it filters out and store data Scanned
in RFID-databases for checking the data
fault and relevant operation. Database

User
Interface

Fig. A General Overview of RFID Architecture

Key Components
 RFID TAGS

 STAFF STATION READER

 SELF CHECK-IN/OUT KIOSK
SECURITY GATES
MIDDLEWARE (PC)
RFID Tags
 An RFID tag works
by transmitting and receiving
information via an antenna and a
microchip .

 They are place in side the books.

they have a unique microchip ID.

 Whenever the book will place on

the reader. The Reader will read
the ID of the tags that in encrypted
in the tag.
STAFF STATION READER
 VIZ-101 middle range reader is a high
performance UHF reader.

 This device is used to gather information

from an RFID tag, which is used to track
individual objects.

 Radio waves are used to transfer data from

the tag to a reader.

 One of the main feature of this product is

saving the time and it also reduces the queue
when compared with barcode or manual
circulation.
SELF CHECK-OUT KIOSK
 Drop box can give 24/7 access for
students to return the book. This can
be utilized even when the library is
closed.

Students can drop the books from
outside the library and it gets
collected and stored in the book bin.

This can also be placed inside the
library. Receipt, Email or SMS can be
provided on return of the book.
SECURITY GATES
 RFID gates/Security System will stop any
unauthorized book from going out of the
library.
 It can alert the library staff by alarming.
This can also be integrated with cctv
camera or door lock mechanism for
additional security.
 Theft detection is an integral feature of the
chip within the tag. It is a stand-alone
technology, which operates independently
of the library database.
MIDDLEWARE (PC)

 Provide reader connectivity to other systems on the

network.
 Translate data and transmit to its other application
Benefits
 Better Collection Management
 Shelves rectification and Verification

 Improved Productivity and Services

 Wireless inventory management
 Faster Checked Out/In
 Prevent Theft
 Quick Searching, Weeding & inventory audit

 Cost Avoidance
 Eliminate Manual Labor Cost
 Improve automation process
 Reduce Repetitive Stress Injury
Advantages
 Read/Write
 Ability to add information directly to tags enables each unique asset to
carry its own unique history
 Non-contact Reads
 Ability to read tags at a distance, under a variety of environmental
conditions, without physical manipulation of the asset
 Fast Read
 Ability to simultaneously read large numbers (1000-1750 tags/sec) of items
 Automation
 Requires less human intervention
 Authenticity
 Each RFID chip is unique and can not be replicated
Economic Facts
 Increase Security

 Cost Avoidance

 High Reliability

 Longevity
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