3. RFID 101: What is RFID? Components of an RFID library system

4. Components Tag Programmer RFID Tags Computer with two Checkpoint Programs Staff Station Reader

5. Components Express Check Machines www.library.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/rfid/checkpoint.html

6. RFID 101: What is RFID? Components of an RFID library system Other uses of RFID

7. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries:

8. Simplifies checkout process for staff

9. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Express checkout for patrons

10. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Inventory of Collections

11. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Use with new and future technology

12. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Item security

13. Benefits of Implementing RFID in Libraries: Staffing efficiency

14. Policy Implications: Choice of vendors and products Costs Standards Privacy concerns Proposed legislation (SB682) Handling of media (CDs & DVDs) Staffing

15. Lessons Learned: Increased efficiency Use with materials sorting system Better utilization of staff skills and abilities Ongoing costs of tags still a factor Written privacy policy Vendor enhancements allow media checkout RFID technology embraced by public and staff

16. Lessons Learned: RFID technology embraced by public and staff

17. Additional Information: RFID Implementation: www.library.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/rfid/checkpoint.html Contact Information: Karen Saunders, Acting City Librarian ksaunders@ci.santa-clara.ca.us Mary Jo Bosteels, Cataloging Program Coordinator mjbosteels@ci.santa-clara.ca.us Checkpoint Systems, Inc. www.checkpointsystems.com 1-800-257-5540