RFID based Library Management Solution

1. Bringing Next-Gen RFID Automation for Library Management

2. 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.

3. 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

4. SOLUTION DETAILS

5. RFID Enables Library of Future Basic Infrastructure : Every book is pasted with RFID tags. Tag id is mapped to book id and its attributes in the database Staff Station Purpose: Patron identification, automated issue & return of books Benefits: Reduces patron queuing, improves productivity Gate Security System Purpose: security of books Benefits: any unauthorized movement of books from the library is tracked and alarm raised. Reduces theft and shrinkage Central IT Infrastructure Client machines, servers and integrated library management system Self Check in//Out Kiosk Purpose: Self Check in/out Benefits: Patron can get book issued/return without the need for library staff.Touch screen will also help in book search and availability RFID Handheld Reader Purpose: Stock taking and location management Benefits: Simplifies stock taking of books. Also helps in sorting and identification of a given book Book Drop Box Purpose: Remote & automated book return system Benefits: Automated & 24x7 system of book return

6. Solution Components RFID Book Tag RFID Staff Station RFID Handheld Reader RFID DropBox Gate Security System RFID Self-Kiosk

7. CASE STUDIES

8. Client- Defence Food Research Lab Orizin Solution / Methodology 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 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 Benefits / Impact • 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 • 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 Case Study 1 January 8, 2008 8

9. Client- SRM University 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. 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. Business Challenge Benefits / Impact • 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. • 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 Case Study 2 January 8, 2008

10. Client- Kerala State 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 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. Benefits / Impact 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. • 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 Case Study 3

11. SCREENSHOTS

12. Case Study 4 Client- Justbooks, Bangalore 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. 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. Benefits / Impact 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. • 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.

13. Case Study 5 Client- CIIL, Mysore 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. 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. Benefits / Impact 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. • 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.

14. Installation Pictures–Library

15. Our Customers Orizin Library Management Customers DFRL , MYSORE JUSTBOOKS, BANGALORE CIIL LIBRARY, MYSORE SRM UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI KERALA CHILDREN’S LIBRARY, TRIVANDRUM KERALA STATE LIBRARY, TRIVANDRUM NIT SURATKAL CIPET – AHMEDABAD, BHUBANESHWAR, LUCKNOW, CHENNAI BOOKZ N MORE, CHENNAI

16. Our Customers Orizin Other Customers MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVT. OF INDIA ICICI BANK, MUMBAI FAAC, DELHI SAKHI, BANGALORE PANCHSHEEL ,PUNE

17. Orizin Other Customers S.P. JAIN INSTITUTE, MUMBAI L& T INFOTECH, MUMBAI DERMALOGICA, MUMBAI INDIAN NAVY JAMNAGAR GOLDSTAR JEWELLERY, MUMBAI CONVERGYS, HYDERABAD JEWELEX INDIA PVT. LTD, DELHI AIRTEL, DELHI

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