The British Council Library became the first library in Chennai to implement Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), a latest technology used to automate book handling process including check-out, check-in and inventory maintenance.
The technology would allow the readers to utilise the service of self check-in (return) and check-out (borrow) books without standing in queue. The Book Drop Box at the security is a round-the-clock facility that helps you return books even during non – office hours according to your convenience.
Two Check-out Kiosks are set up in the library, which could be used to borrow the books on their own. Book renewals could also be made at the kiosk. When books are borrowed, an acknowledgement slip is generated, giving details of the book issued and the date of return of the books. Using the kiosk one could also check their account status -books in their accounts and pending overdue charges. A \’Book Drop Box\’ was situated at the entrance which could be used to return books
What is RFID technology? Short for Radio Frequency Identification, RFID is a Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) technology. The term RFID is used to describe various technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify people or objects. RFID technology is similar to the bar code identification systems we see in retail stores everyday; however one big difference between RFID and bar code technology is that RFID does not rely on the line-of-sight reading that bar code scanning requires to work. A basic RFID system consists of three components:
* An antenna or coil
* A transceiver (with decoder)
* A transponder (RF tag) electronically programmed with unique information.
Well, this new technology at the British Council Library makes the offer of being a library member more lucrative. So, check out the British Council Library which is a whole new world of knowledge and technology!
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