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Components - tags, readers and antennas - staff stations - self checkout stations - inventory wand - return chute - sortation equipment - EAS (electronic article surveillance) pedestals

An Overview of RFID Standards Technology Standards ISO ISO MIT epc Application Standards GTAG – Supply Chain (EAN/UCC) ANSI MH – Returnable Containers & Pallets ANSI MH – Parcels, Packages, & Flat Mail ISO – 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

Dominance of 13.56MHz in Standards Contactless cards <134 KHz13.56 MHz900 MHz2.45 GHz Standard Committees Applications RFID chips/tags Ticketing Mifare (Type A) Access Control ISO MIT (ePC) GTAG ISO ISO Retail & logistics Retail & logistics Any application ITEM TAGGING PALLET TAGGING

ISO For Libraries ISO 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 Benefits Libraries collection management easier, faster, and more accurate Dual-mode inventory control Allows 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 Gates Features 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 items per 8 hour shift (helps to be already handling material) - Three cents per item.

Are barcodes still needed? - interlibrary loans - theres 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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