RFID Technology Adoption in Libraries: A Review of Current Trends and Challenges

V. Senthur Velmurugan

doi:10.37591/rtecs.v10i2.7747

Abstract

The radiofrequency identification system (RFID) makes it possible for devices like computers or machines to automatically recognize things, record metadata, or control certain targets. Identifying objects that are out of direct line of sight is feasible thanks to a technology called radio frequency identification, or RFID. For administering the automated library and detecting theft, libraries are using themost recent technologies. The inventory, issuance, and return status of books, gadgets, and other objects in the library can all be monitored with the help of RFID systems. Additionally, it ensures that your library is secure and that no priceless resources are stolen from it. The book is retrieved, checked out, anda receipt is generated by the library management system using the ID number that it obtains from the RFID system. The system credits the user's account when a visitor returns a book, and the tag respondswith the ID number. It is necessary to read data from the tag memory situated in the working region of theRFID reader in order to automatically identify library materials that are involved in a certain technicaloperation. At the same time, radio-frequency labels that are identical to the library labels but not those canalso fall into the reading zone. Libraries must make sure that their RFID systems adhere to all applicablelaws, keep them updated often, and instruct their employees and visitors on how to use them effectively.