Eventually one day, all libraries will have RFID Library Management Solution
Library Central is an RFID based application software combines security with efficient tracking of books and assets throughout the library, including easier and faster charge and discharge, inventorying, and resource handling.
RFID technology for libraries help locate, track and monitor your library assets with ease
RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) is the latest technology to be used in library theft detection systems. Unlike EM (Electro-Mechanical) and RF (Radio Frequency) systems, which have been used in libraries for decades, RFID-based systems move beyond security to become tracking systems that combine security with more efficient tracking of materials throughout the library, including easier and faster charge and discharge, inventorying, and materials handling.
Locate, track and monitor your library assets with ease
Comprehensive library asset (books and media) tracking and security
Rapid, easy and self Check in/ Check out solution
High Speed Inventorying of library assets
Search to locate assets across the library
Library Central features
Rapid Check in / Check out
The use of Library Central solution reduces the amount of time required to perform library operations. The most significant time savings are attributable to the facts that information can be read from RFID tags much faster compared to barcodes and several items in a stack can be read at the same time
Self Check in/ Check out:
Patrons using self check out, can do it by placing items and their ID at the kiosk to capture all the information in the application software. They can also do multiple items check out at the same time. They can self check out at the kiosks with readers for book-drops.
Highly reliable solution:
The readers are highly reliable and the library systems can almost provide 100 percent detection rate using RFID tags. If the assets aren’t properly checked-out, the exit sensors will trigger an immediate alarm.
High Speed Inventorying:
A unique advantage of the solution is its ability to scan books on the shelves without removing or moving them. A hand-held inventory reader can be moved rapidly across a shelf of books to read all of the unique identification information. Using wireless technology, it is possible not only to update the inventory, but also to identify items which aren’t in order.
Automated materials handling:
Another application of this library management solution is automated asset handling. This includes conveyer and sorting systems that can move library assets and sort them by category into separate bins or onto separate carts. This significantly reduces the amount of staff time required to ready materials for re-shelving.**
Lower cost of ownership:
The overall cost of ownership from a long term perspective is lower compared to traditional solutions. RFID tags last longer than barcodes because nothing comes into contact with them. Most RFID tags can be attributed a minimum of 100,000 transactions before the tag is replaced.
Library Central features
Rapid Check in / Check out
The use of Library Central solution reduces the amount of time required to perform library operations. The most significant time savings are attributable to the facts that information can be read from RFID tags much faster compared to barcodes and several items in a stack can be read at the same time
Self Check in/ Check out:
Patrons using self check out, can do it by placing items and their ID at the kiosk to capture all the information in the application software. They can also do multiple items check out at the same time. They can self check out at the kiosks with readers for book-drops.
Highly reliable solution:
The readers are highly reliable and the library systems can almost provide 100 percent detection rate using RFID tags. If the assets aren’t properly checked-out, the exit sensors will trigger an immediate alarm.
High Speed Inventorying:
A unique advantage of the solution is its ability to scan books on the shelves without removing or moving them. A hand-held inventory reader can be moved rapidly across a shelf of books to read all of the unique identification information. Using wireless technology, it is possible not only to update the inventory, but also to identify items which aren’t in order.
Automated materials handling:
Another application of this library management solution is automated asset handling. This includes conveyer and sorting systems that can move library assets and sort them by category into separate bins or onto separate carts. This significantly reduces the amount of staff time required to ready materials for re-shelving.**
Lower cost of ownership:
The overall cost of ownership from a long term perspective is lower compared to traditional solutions. RFID tags last longer than barcodes because nothing comes into contact with them. Most RFID tags can be attributed a minimum of 100,000 transactions before the tag is replaced.
How does it work?
1) Tagging:
All the books, journals, magazines, etc. in the library including audio and video assets are RFID tagged. These tags captures unique information of each asset with complete details
2) Shelf Management:
Managing books, resources, tapes has never been so easy in terms of shelf stacking and locating
4) Check in/ out services:
Patrons can take assistance of the library staff for check in / out services or any other additional library guidance
5) Anti Theft Detection:
The Anti Theft Gates at the exit gates will alert if someone takes out a book isn’t checked out.
) Self Check in/ out:
Patrons can self check in and check out at the kiosks inside the library. Doesn’t require any staff intervention. They need to use their ID card which will update the system with the details of the books borrowed and the patron’s ID in real time
6) Book Drop:
Patrons can drop the books at the Book Drop Kiosk and get the system updated in real time.
Tagging
All the books, journals, magazines, etc. in the library including audio and video assets are RFID tagged. These tags captures unique information of each asset with complete details
Shelf Management
Managing books, resources, tapes has never been so easy in terms of shelf stacking and locating
Self Check in/ out
Patrons can self check in and check out at the kiosks inside the library. Doesn’t require any staff intervention. They need to use their ID card which will update the system with the details of the books borrowed and the patron’s ID in real time
Check in/ out services
Patrons can take assistance of the library staff for check in / out services or any other additional library guidance
Anti Theft Detection
The Anti Theft Gates at the exit gates will alert if someone takes out a book isn’t checked out.
Book Drop
Patrons can drop the books at the Book Drop Kiosk and get the system updated in real time.
How it works
Product Overview
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is a ratio wave based communication between an RFID reader and an electronic tag attached to an object or person for the purpose of identification and tracking
Product Overview
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is a ratio wave based communication between an RFID reader and an electronic tag attached to an object or person for the purpose of identification and tracking
