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Components

- tags, readers and antennas

- staff stations

- self checkout stations

- inventory wand

- return chute

- sortation equipment

- EAS (electronic article surveillance)

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An Overview of RFID Standards

Technology Standards• ISO 15693• ISO 18000• MIT epc

Application Standards• GTAG – Supply Chain (EAN/UCC)• ANSI MH 10.8.4 – Returnable Containers & Pallets• ANSI MH 10.8.8 – Parcels, Packages, & Flat Mail• ISO 18185 – Freight Containers/Electric Seals• AIAG – Automotive Industry• UPU – Universal Postal Union• IATA – Airline Industry

Two types of RFID Standards

RFID Technology Standards

Define 3 things :• Physical Layer• Protocols• Anti-collision

All these relate to the “Air Interface”between the reader

and the tag

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ISO 18000

MIT (ePC)

GTAG

ISO 15693

ISO 14443

Retail &logistics

Retail &logistics

Any application

ITEMTAGGING

PALLETTAGGING

ISO For Libraries

ISO 18000 is the standard for RFID applications

No ISO standard exists for libraries because there is no definition of:

The memory size

Data formats within the memory

Security features

TAGSYS readers able to read any ISO chips

Tags

- for books

- for DVD/CD's

- for VHS tapes

- Magnetic media (VHS tapes, cassette

tapes) preservation

- no EM equipment (sometimes)

Data storage on the tag

- Itemid

- theft bit

- shelving information

- date of circulation

Improved staff transactions

- no barcode hunting

- no EM strip to process (well,

sometimes)

Self checkout stations

- issues with barcoded material and

barcoded patron card

- height makes a difference

- kids love it

- increased circulation (reduced lines)

Bulk transactions

- multiple item checkin

- multiple item checkout

FASTRAC Inventory Control

BenefitsLibraries collection management easier, faster, and more accurate

Dual-mode inventory controlAllows libraries to leverage the reporting facilities of the ILS

Allows libraries to conduct real-time inventory

Search mode allows for quick identification and processing of requests or weeding

Assists in easy identification of branch rotation collection

Ergonomic design prevents injury by preventing the need to bend or extend

Return chute

- auto checkin

- holds detection

Mechanical sorting

- reduced costs (compared to barcodes)

Manual sortation

- audio and visual cues

FASTRAC Security GatesFeatures

Can detect multiple items, multiple material types at the same time

Free-running anti-collision provides rapid response

Directly interrogates RFID tag for security encoding

Offers both visual & audible alarms

Can be implemented in a variety of styles

Implementation

- “Plug-in” vs. Server based solution

Tagging time

- 2083 items per 8 hour shift (helps to be

already handling material)

- Three cents per item.

Are barcodes still needed?

- interlibrary loans

- there’s still a need for itemids

- phone in renewals

- barcodes guarantee uniqueness

Industry involvement

- Baker & Taylor, Inc. (Charlotte, NC)

- Academic Book Center (Portland, OR)

(Blackwell's Book Services)

- BWI (Book Wholesalers Inc.)

(Lexington, KY) (A Follett Corporation

Company)

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