Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology to Improve the Manangement and Control of Libraries and Information Centers

Zolfpour, Morteza; Yari Zangeneh, Marzieh

Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology to Improve the Manangement and Control of Libraries and Information Centers

Authors

Morteza Zolfpour

Marzieh Yari Zangeneh

Abstract

In the present age, with emergence of information technology and changes in all parts of libraries, new problems and challenges have appeared, turning the management of them into a complex task. . One way for improving library management sys using new information technologies such as Radio Frequency Identification RFID. Through establishing RFID based systems in the libraries, maximum possible equipments for libraries management in all areas are provided and qualitative and quantitative dimensions and library services will realize. Among the most important reasons for using this system are automatic application of necessary rules for library management, qualitative change of the employees and their job a and guidance of members, removing repetitive tasks of librarians, high efficiency in protecting resources and providing services of circulation desk automatically, availability of comprehensive information on book inventory (number of given books and inventory, their location and …) Reviewing history and application of RFID, this paper emphasizes on necessity of using this system in libraries and deals with how to use this system in libraries, introduces necessary benefits of administering this system.

Keywords

Radio Frequency Identification-RFID

libraries management

libraries control

Information centers