Radio Detection System for Information Handling

Abstract

In near future, libraries will operate with such simplicity that staff will receive pre-sorted materials for shelving. Shelves will be instantly scanned for setting in some specific order. Library users will be able to check materials in and out of the library all by themselves without a librarian processing them and would find what they want almost instantly without bothering for classification system or arrangement. All this will leave library staff with more time to give personal attention to the user that is most desired and to plan and launch new programmes to support research and development activities of the organisation. All this can be activated by using a new emerging technology known as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

RFID security concerns

“…Some newer installations even allow books to be delivered automatically, via conveyor from a storage system, to the requesting patron waiting at a kiosk. While some critics state that this reduced handling time may lead to staff reductions, it could also lead to staff redeployment to having more interaction with patrons (Kern, 2004, p. 320; Mehta et al , 2004, p. 19; Scire, 2003, p. 52). An RFID deployment can also help a library deal with an increasing volume of circulation (Schaper, 2005, p. 6).…”