1. SCNF RFID event 30 th September 2009 Dudley Libraries and RFID Stephanie Rhoden, Dudley MBC Steve Roberts, Axiell Ltd

2. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries Dudley MBC

3. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries Dudley MBC Population of 350,400 170k Registered Library Members 60k Active Borrowers 13 Libraries and 3 (4) Library Links

4. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries 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

5. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries Dudley Libraries: the need for change Government standards Customer feedback Blueprint for the Future

6. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries Dudley Libraries’ Modernisation Plan Library Links Co-locations and partnerships Extended opening hours borough-wide Developments in ICT

7. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries Dudley Libraries & RFID Self-service Radio-Frequency Identification Tag vs Barcode Stock management Procurement

8. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries RFID technology…………………… Secure Metallic Kiosk Tags – ISO 28560 Staff Tagging/Reading Pad Shelf Reader OpenGalaxy Integration

9. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries Axiell Self-Service Kiosk & staff shelf reader

10. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries Library Links

11. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries Modernisation Achievements Library Links Refurbishment programme Self-service roll-out Increased opening hours Increased new stock Within budget

12. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries RFID futures…………………… Smart shelving Management of Stock Movement Smart Card identity management Smart Card e-purse functionality Contactless user recognition

13. read, learn, discover www.dudley.gov.uk/libraries Thank you Questions?