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RFID 101:

RFID 101:. What is RFID?. Components of an RFID library system. Components. Tag Programmer. RFID Tags. Staff Station Reader. Computer with two Checkpoint Programs. Components. Express Check Machines. www.library.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/rfid/checkpoint.html. RFID 101:. What is RFID?.

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RFID 101:

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  1. RFID 101: • What is RFID? • Components of an RFID library system

  2. Components Tag Programmer RFID Tags Staff Station Reader Computer with two Checkpoint Programs

  3. Components Express Check Machines www.library.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/rfid/checkpoint.html

  4. RFID 101: • What is RFID? • Components of an RFID library system • Other uses of RFID

  5. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries:

  6. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Simplifies checkout process for staff

  7. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Express checkout for patrons

  8. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Inventory of Collections

  9. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Use with new and future technology

  10. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Item security

  11. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Staffing efficiency

  12. Policy Implications: • Choice of vendors and products • Costs • Standards • Privacy concerns • Proposed legislation (SB682) • Handling of media (CDs & DVDs) • Staffing

  13. Lessons Learned: • Increased efficiency • Use with materials sorting system • Better utilization of staff skills and abilities • Ongoing costs of tags still a factor • Written privacy policy • Vendor enhancements allow media checkout • RFID technology embraced by public and staff

  14. Lessons Learned: RFID technology embraced by public and staff

  15. Additional Information: • RFID Implementation: www.library.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/rfid/checkpoint.html • Contact Information: Karen Saunders, Acting City Librarian ksaunders@ci.santa-clara.ca.us Mary Jo Bosteels, Cataloging Program Coordinator mjbosteels@ci.santa-clara.ca.us Checkpoint Systems, Inc. www.checkpointsystems.com 1-800-257-5540

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