SCNF RFID event 30 th September 2009 Dudley Libraries and RFID Stephanie Rhoden, Dudley MBC Steve Roberts, Axiell Ltd
read, learn, discover Dudley MBC
read, learn, discover Dudley MBC Population of 350, k Registered Library Members 60k Active Borrowers 13 Libraries and 3 (4) Library Links
read, learn, discover 30 Years as a major supplier to public libraries – formerly Plessey, then DS Provides OpenGalaxy Library Management system to 1/3 of UK public libraries including Dudley MBC First RFID system installed in UK in 2001 Comprehensive i-TAG RFID solution
read, learn, discover Dudley Libraries: the need for change Government standards Customer feedback Blueprint for the Future
read, learn, discover Dudley Libraries’ Modernisation Plan Library Links Co-locations and partnerships Extended opening hours borough-wide Developments in ICT
read, learn, discover Dudley Libraries & RFID Self-service Radio-Frequency Identification Tag vs Barcode Stock management Procurement
read, learn, discover RFID technology…………………… Secure Metallic Kiosk Tags – ISO Staff Tagging/Reading Pad Shelf Reader OpenGalaxy Integration
read, learn, discover Axiell Self-Service Kiosk & staff shelf reader
read, learn, discover Library Links
read, learn, discover Modernisation Achievements Library Links Refurbishment programme Self-service roll-out Increased opening hours Increased new stock Within budget
read, learn, discover RFID futures…………………… Smart shelving Management of Stock Movement Smart Card identity management Smart Card e-purse functionality Contactless user recognition
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