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RFID – Technology in the Library Robert Laws Georgetown University in Qatar

RFID – Technology in the Library Robert Laws Georgetown University in Qatar. RFID. What is RFID? The Georgetown Experience Technical Considerations Innovative/RFID Configuration Logistical/Staffing Issues. RFID – The Basics. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

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RFID – Technology in the Library Robert Laws Georgetown University in Qatar

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  1. RFID – Technology in the LibraryRobert LawsGeorgetown University in Qatar

  2. RFID • What is RFID? • The Georgetown Experience • Technical Considerations • Innovative/RFID Configuration • Logistical/Staffing Issues

  3. RFID – The Basics • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) • Radio Waves – High Frequency (HF) 13.56 MHz • A scanning device detects the signal from the transponder (the RFID tag)

  4. Georgetown Experience • The Process • Researching the technology and seeking vendors • Initial equipment installation and testing • Item conversion • Launch • Upgrades and additions to our system

  5. Technical Considerations • RFID Tag types • Data storage – how much data to encode on tag? • Types of tags – standard tags, media tags, etc. • Security Gates • Sensitivity • Proximity considerations • RFID Workstation Pads • Installation and use

  6. Implementing RFID • Conversion Process • Book Items • Media Items • Odd Items (Maps, Headphones, Video Equipment) • Launch • RFID in Action • Problems (Software quirks, Tag errors) • Continued Technical Services processing

  7. RFID – Equipment

  8. Staff Workstation

  9. Circulation Desk

  10. Media Case with RFID

  11. Media Security

  12. Self-Checkout Station

  13. Patron Checking Books Out

  14. Receipt of Transaction

  15. Patron Checking Books In

  16. Inventory using RFID

  17. Quicker Circulation Desk

  18. Happy Patron!

  19. Using RFID with Innovative • Options • RFID via Millennium Circulation (Page # 107602) • 3rdParty Software (3M, Bibliotheca, etc.) • SIP2 Protocol • SIP2 Circulation Interface (Page # 106375) • Associate with a login • Enter IP Address of Self-Check workstation • Item Status API (Page # 107598) • Configuring Item Status API (Page # 107599) • RFID Pad Server Options Table (Page # 107600)

  20. Configuring RFID in Millennium

  21. RFID Server – Required Information

  22. Conversion Software

  23. Circulation & RFID Software

  24. Thank You شكرا

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