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Implementing RFID Technology in Libraries: A Comprehensive Guide for Enhanced Circulation

This document outlines the rationale behind adopting RFID technology in libraries, addressing increased circulation and the need for improved staff workflows. It covers the selection process for RFID vendors, including RFI, demonstrations, and proposals. Additionally, the conversion process in a mixed environment is detailed, along with testing and equipment considerations. Key features of the III Self-Check system are outlined, emphasizing user-friendliness, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with existing systems. Learn how RFID enhances library security, patron interaction, and operational efficiency.

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Implementing RFID Technology in Libraries: A Comprehensive Guide for Enhanced Circulation

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  1. RFID at JCPL Kathy Halloran, Systems Administrator Kathy Munch, Head of Circulation, Golden Library Cindy Phillips, Digital Resources Manager

  2. Why we chose RFID technology • Increases in circulation and other staff workloads • Desire to use III self-check • Requirement to retain collection security • Plan for a new building with new service model

  3. How we chose our RFID vendor • RFI process • Demonstrations • Price proposals • References

  4. The Conversion Process • Mixed environment • Testing • Format issues • Additional staff hours • Conversion stations • Gate installations

  5. III Self-Check • Easy to use • Cost effective • Interfaces with patron record • Compatible with Inn-Reach • Compatible with ILL • RFID and barcode compatible • Ecommerce

  6. RFID with III Self Check • Initiated development request with III • Documented our proposal • Accepted development project • Short list of RFID vendors • Mandatory that they would collaborate with III • Work with Staff Circulation • III Self check

  7. Vendor Agreements • Delivery timeline • New Arvada • Non disclosure contract • Transaction Documentation • Communication protocols • SIP2 • NCIP • Web Services

  8. Testing Deliverables • Logistics – varied time zones • Scheduling • Release 2006 • Ecommerce • Staffing resources • III and Bibliotecha • Testing in a production environment

  9. Hardware Considerations • Monitor and Keyboard • Barcode Scanner • PC • Receipt printer • Furniture • RFID hardware • Pads • Gates

  10. Self Check Demo • Checkout • Fines • Ecommerce • Holds • Renewals (2007) • Hold cancellation (2007) • Printing Improvements (2007)

  11. Circulation on the staff side • Familiar screens • Click to activate/de-activate RFID • Manual process when needed

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