Implementing RFID in Libraries for Automation ... · 4 1. Introduction Why RFID and not Barcode or...
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Implementing RFID in Libraries for Automation – Experiences from over 20 current installations Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems AG Switzerland M. Nauer / C. Kern [email protected]
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Implementing RFID in Libraries for Automation
– Experiences from over 20 current installations
Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems AGSwitzerland
M. Nauer / C. Kern
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. System
3. Reference Installations and Experiences
4. What is Important for the Architect?
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1. Introduction
Conditions in the Library Market
- Increasing number of loans
- Different items, more AV media
- Longer opening hours
- Different user groups (younger people)
- Limitations in building size (efficient use of the room)
- Limitations in employing more staff
The only possibility Higher service level requires technical equipment!
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Why RFID and not Barcode or EM?- Barcode is state of the art, but difficult to handle for users,
single processing only
- EM-strips (electro magnetic strips) only provide security, still require single processing
- RFID opens a wide range of new applications, such as:Efficient (easy) self service Stack Processing at self service and at counterInventory ControlAutomatic book returnPayment functions
Important:Non proprietary, relying on ISO Standard chips“Light” system, easy to implement and to extend Tagging of all media with same security level (incl. CD)
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Bibliotheca RFIDThe Leading Provider for RFID Systems in Libraries by - Development, Production, Installation and Maintenance
of complete solutions
DistributionWorld wide, emphasis today in Europe and North America (Bibliotheca Inc. in Philadelphia)
Software-BasisDevelopment started 6 years ago with Infineon and LucatronToday’s “RFID reader/tag handling system” is the basis for success
RFID-Basis Experienced Engineers and RFID-Laboratory for own development, new products
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What makes an RFID-System attractive for a library?
1. Automisation and Self ServiceRepetitive work is done by self service stations such as Self Check out and Return, Payment, Access Control
2. Customer ServiceNo more waiting lines, return of media at non-opening hours, better consultancy
3. Better Shelf Order Inventory is taken more frequently (can be done now)
4. Media Security Suitable for all materials (Books, CDs, Videos)
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Economic Estimation
Assumption:
1 min / 4 borrowings = 240 borrowing / hour and person at the counter with Barcode and De-Sensitizing
1 Self Check Station will at least process the same number of items (probably more through stack processing)
Costs per year and person: ca. 40’000 EUR
Costs per Self Check Station and Labels: ca. 75’000 EUR
Amortisation in less than 3 years
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2. System
View of the User
RFID in use
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2. System
Hardware Components
Necessary:
• RFID Labels for
Books
Videos
CDs, DVDs
• Staff- and Conversion Station
• Sensor Gate Reader
• Self Check Station
Additional:
• Inventory Wand
• Book Return Station
• Access Control
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2. System
BiblioChip RFID Label – Inlay
Antenna
Chip
Capacitor
Substrate
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Book Labels
CD-Label
Book Label
2. System
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Sensor Gate Reader (width 2 x 90 cm, according to wheel chair)
2. System
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Self Check Station
2. System
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Staff- and Conversion Station
2. System
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Inventory Wand
2. System
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Book Return Station
2. System
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Book Return Station with Sorting
extendeable sorting-solutions
2. System
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Book Return Station with Sorting
2. System
standardwithout sorting
inlinesingle sorting
inlinemultiple sorting
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Book Return Station with Sorting
2. System
extended inline sorting
customized sorting
Read
er-unit
Read
er-unit
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User Cards
with/without contact chipfor payment function
2. System
Barcode and visible numberSignature Field
Library Logo
Internal RFID chip and antenna
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3. Reference Projects1. Wien, Städtische Büchereien* Austria2. Leuven, Katholieke Universiteit* Belgium3. Toronto, Richmond Hill Public Library Canada4. Siegburg, Stadtbibliothek* Germany5. Plauen, Stadtbibliothek* Germany 6. Bonn, Stiftung Cäsar* Germany 7. Bad Homburg, Stadtbibliothek* Germany 8. Kronberg, Stadtbibliothek* Germany 9. Stuttgart, Stadtbibliothek* Germany 10. Mittweida, Stadtbibliothek* Germany 11. Hilden, Stadtbibliothek* Germany 12. St. Augustin, Stadtbibliothek* Germany 13. Bergheim, Stadtbibliothek Germany 14. Dresden, Max Planck Institut* Germany 15. Krefeld, Fachhochschule Germany 16. Naharija, Public Library Israel17. Heiloo, City Library* Netherlands18. Winterthur, Stadtbibliothek* Switzerland19. Winterthur Wülflingen, Stadtbibliothek* Switzerland20. Winterthur, Tösser Haus* Switzerland21. Zürich, Pestalozzi Bibliothek Aussersihl* Switzerland22. Zürich, Pestalozzi Bibliothek Schwamendingen Switzerland23. Rotkreuz, Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek* Switzerland24. Frauenfeld, Kantonsschule* Switzerland25. Baar, Gemeindebibliothek Switzerland26. Opfikon, Gemeindebibliothek Switzerland27. Long Island, Mastics Moriches Public Library* United States of America28. Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo College, Upjohn Library United States of America29. Pittsburgh, Northland Library United States of America
*Installation done
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Building of the Public Library in Vienna (Austria)
3. Reference Projects
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Building of the Public Library in Vienna (Austria)
3. Reference Projects
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Building of the Public Library in Vienna (Austria)
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Interior in Vienna
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Array of Sensor Gates in Vienna
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Self Check Stations in Vienna
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Building of the University Library in Leuven (Belgium)
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Sensor Gate combined with turn style at the University Library Leuven
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Self Check Station at the University Library in Leuven
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Building of the Public Library in Winterthur (Switzerland)
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Access Control in Winterthur
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Book Return Station in Winterthur
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Sensor Gates in Winterthur
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Self Check Stations in Winterthur
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Encased Sensor Gates in Bonn, Stiftung Cäsar
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Self Check Stations in Stuttgart, Stadtbibliothek
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
Room Planning – Centralized Functions
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
Room Planning – De-central Functions
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
Changes for the Staff and the User
• Service: Presence “between the shelves”, direct consultancy (expression “floor walking” in UK)
• Higher Flexibility: not determined by visitor peak hours asbefore (e.g. re-shelving can be done)
• Different Users: more teenagers in the library. They needcloser attention
• Opening Hours: Can be extended with less staff
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
Library Management System (LMS)*
Presently major LMS providers have implemented Bibliotheca
• SISIS, BOND, Dynix, Exlibris, Predata, BiblioMondo, Innovative Interfaces (III), Sirsi
• To come soon: BiBer, Geac, Talis
For the implementation of a new LMS a test of the SIP2 interface and the integration of the BiblioChip API is necessary.
*Informative for the architect, but very important for the library planning
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
The implementation time*
- It is determined by the number of items in the library.
- To tag an item is typically the same time like for attachinga barcode label plus 3 seconds for programming.
- The KU Leuven achieved about 1500 items per day with 5 students. The work was finished in 3 months for 100.000 books.
*Informative for the architect, but very important for the library planning
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
The Interior
Positioning of the Desk
Positioning of the Self Check Stations
Positioning of the Gates
Positioning of the Book Return Station
Special points to look at Person flowCablingMetal environmentSecurity – counter close to gate, gate not close to exitPossible help at self check station Accessibility for book return at non-opening hours
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
Project Management with Bibliotheca
A software platform called ERoom is used to
• Collect all necessary information for the project participants(librarian, architect, construction leader, electricity, Bibliotheca)
• All information is available from every PC
• Timing/ Scheduling
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
How are existing security systems handled, e. g. ElectroMagnetic (EM) strips?
•In general EM strops can be used in parallel as long as the tagging of the items with RFID takes place.
•They are checked out in the traditional way with thebarcode reader and the de-sensitising of the strip. When all items are tagged, RFID can be used at thecounter and self check stations.
•EM strips can remain in the books. CDs with directlyattached EM strips cannot be re-tagged directly, werecommend to put an RFID label into the CD cover.
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
Example for Floor Planning at Kalamazoo College
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
Example Kalamazoo Sensor Gate Array
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4. What is Important for the Architect?
• An article describing the requirements for the implementation of RFID in library buildings is publishedsoon. Please ask for it at
