Revisiting Rfid In Libraries

摘要

If you've been ignoring RFID (radio frequency identification), take another look. With budgetary pressures mounting in the recession, it may be worth reconsidering this barcode replacement and circulation streamlining technology that hundreds of libraries nationwide have already put to good use. An RFID implementation is a big investment and obviously warrants a careful and thorough analysis of the costs and benefits specific to your institution. To get you started on your research, don't miss the excellent introduction offered by Laura Smart in her article "Making Sense of RFID," featured in the Fall 2004 edition of netConnect (online at libraryjournal.com/SmartRFID). Between that and the updated Link List of essential reading available at libraryjournal.com/RFIDlinks, you'll find just about all of the background you need to get started on the road to RFID. But first, consider what's new in the RFID world.