RFID SYSTEM

Radio frequency identification use electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to books. There are several ways of identifying tags but the most common is to store a serial number. The chip and antenna attached together are called an RFID tag. The RFID reader or scanner converts the RFID tag information into digital information which will further seen in computer and stored for future use.

In Library Management system, RFID act as a systematic way of data collection. This system plays an important role in redefining the library process by scanning books on the shelves itself without tipping them out.

Benefits of RFID in LMS

Scanning made easy with tags
Faster check-in and check-out facility
Easy to maintain inventory through wireless system.
Increase accuracy and efficiency
RFID Gate acts as an anti-theft
Reduces the time of circulation

Applications used in RFID Library Management System

Book Drops

It is the facility of dropping a book where the “book drop” is mentioned within the library or outside the library. It is convenient for returning any library item at any time of the day.

RFID Tagging

RFID tag is a crucial a part of RFID system. It stores info associated with the particular item, it is attached. A unique identification number is given to each and every item within a tag. They are hooked up with books.

Self Check-Out Station

This station consists of a computer and a RFID reader, when a tag attached to a book is put on the RFID reader, it reads all information about the book and one can choose the option of check out the display on the screen to take the book.

Shelf Management

RFID has created the looking out of books a simple task. A portable scanner is given RFID system to scan the books and do the inventory sign in the entire library. One gets to know which book is missing from the shelves.

Anti-Theft Detection

RFID Gates acts associate anti-theft within the library management system. They notice the item that has not been scrutinized by laptop before searching for. An warning device becomes active if anybody tries to larceny any item from a library.

RFID ID Cards

Tag is made up of an integrated antenna and memory. The information can be written and rewritten on Tag memory. The unique ID written on Tag while manufacturing is known as the EPC (Electronic Product Code). This Tag is enclosed in a Rectangular Plastic Card of the size of Bank Debit / Credit card