RFID 101:

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RFID 101

• What is RFID?

• Components of an RFID library system

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Components
Tag Programmer
RFID Tags
Staff Station Reader
Computer with two Checkpoint Programs
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Components
Express Check Machines
www.library.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/rfid/checkpoint.h
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RFID 101

• What is RFID?

• Components of an RFID library system

• Other uses of RFID

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Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries
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Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries
Simplifies checkout process for staff
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Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries
Express checkout for patrons
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Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries
Inventory of Collections
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Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries
Use with new and future technology
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Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries
Item security
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Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries
Staffing efficiency
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Policy Implications

• Choice of vendors and products

• Costs

• Standards

• Privacy concerns

• Proposed legislation (SB682)

• Handling of media (CDs DVDs)

• Staffing

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Lessons Learned

• Increased efficiency

• Use with materials sorting system

• Better utilization of staff skills and
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• Ongoing costs of tags still a factor

• Written privacy policy

• Vendor enhancements allow media checkout

• RFID technology embraced by public and staff

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Lessons Learned
RFID technology embraced by public and staff
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Additional Information

• RFID Implementation

www.library.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/rfid/checkpoint.h
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• Contact Information

Karen Saunders, Acting City Librarian ksaunders_at_ci
.santa-clara.ca.us
Mary Jo Bosteels, Cataloging Program
Coordinator mjbosteels_at_ci.santa-clara.ca.us
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. www.checkpointsystems.com
1-800-257-5540