RFID technology is extremely useful to libraries. It offers huge potential for streamlining work processes  – both for loans and self-checking out of items, and also in the item procurement process. There is also the option for shelf control for shelf review and searching for incorrectly placed items.

RFID technology simplifies work processes. The RFID tag has built-in theft protection, allowing libraries to keep CDs and DVDs on open shelving.

Another positive effect is that it makes it much easier for libraries to control multi-disc sets, which can be a real nuisance. For example, the chip can be programmed with how many discs a CD case contains, so that in both the borrowing and return processes the system will check automatically that the right number of discs are in the CD case, which means manual checking is no longer necessary.

Together with Bibliotheca A/S, Axiell can today deliver fully effective RFID to libraries.

Bibliotheca’s products include software, RFIDIF, which provides the library with a large number of other advantages rather than simply being able to scan, register and deactivate/reactivate theft protection. These include:

• Conversion of both single items and media packages/multi-disc sets
• Handling of sequence numbers (for libraries that no longer use bar codes)
• Automatic transfer of data to the borrowing and return screen using chip integration to the library system
• Scanning of item ID without changing the theft protection status
• Cancellation options for resetting of data and theft protection when items are sold
• Advanced statistics module for displaying use of chips on conversion, etc.

With an RFID solution from Axiell and Bibliotheca A/S you are guaranteed a modern, quality-assured and innovative solution.