The Amsterdam Public Library has adopted an RFID-based library management solution from TAGSYS across its 25 library branches in the City of Amsterdam.

     The RFID solution is powered by various RFID reading stations that allow for the check-in and check-out of books, and renewal and inventory controls that are both reliable and secure. TAGSYS partner Autocheck Systems BV, a specialist in library security and implementation of self-service systems for handling library materials, is leading the systems integration and providing the software interface with the library''s LMS (library management system). 116.30.197.100 This article is copyright 2005 UsingRFID.com.

Labour benefit
     Traditionally, library employees had to manually scan each item as it goes through the book handling process. The deployment of RFID-based library material handling systems provides the Amsterdam Public Library branches with the ability to computerise the entire library material handling process, meaning that library staff are relieved of check-out duties and can spend more time providing other services for library users.

Self-service
     The self-checkout standalone module from Autocheck Systems integrates TAGSYS RFID readers and antennas, and allows library patrons to easily check-out media on their own. Users place the borrowed library materials (up to several items at a time) on the RFID detection area and follow on-screen instructions to validate the transaction.

Security
     TAGSYS Library Security Gates located at the exits ensure that only materials that have been properly checked out can leave the building. Non-deactivated security features on RFID tags applied to items trigger the gate''s alarm while also notifying library staff.

Inventory checks
     Also, by employing TAGSYS'' Library Inventory Reader, staff will be able to easily identify items on library shelves. The RFID reader performs inventory checks as well as searches for specific items (re-shelving, on-hold management, etc.) and enables instant data capture as soon as the reader is passed near items on the shelves. By eliminating the need to remove items from the shelves and handle them individually, collection management becomes a less tedious task that will allow library branches to perform these checks more often.

 

 

 

 

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