Manual for RFID implementation at academic libraries

Abstract

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is one of the new AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data capture) technologies. The technology acts as a base in automated data collection, identification and analysis systems worldwide. Our library has implemented RFID technology with RFID reader issue / Return counter, Gate antennas to monitor the theft, student ID card with RFID tags enabled, Kiosk for self-issue and renewal, Drop box for automatic return and Hand held reader for stock verification. This paper provides the thought process map, scope document and manual for librarians, which can be used for their guidance.