In 2002, the National Library of Singapore became the world's first library to adopt RFID technology in its book management system.
Subsequently, with the widespread adoption of RFID technology, libraries in Nordic countries such as Denmark and Norway have begun extensively using RFID technology. In 2007, discussions on the application of RFID technology in libraries began in the United States. In China, the library of the Chengyi College of Jimei University was the first library in the country to deploy an RFID system, which was put into use in February 2006. This marked a milestone in the application of RFID technology in Chinese libraries, with its successful operation serving as a reference for other libraries. Following this, the application of RFID in libraries across China quickly expanded, with successful large-scale implementations in municipal libraries in major cities and in university library management.
As we entered April, we noticed a significant increase in RFID tender projects in libraries across various regions as we were compiling information on tender projects. This surge in tender projects in April reflects the urgent need of libraries to enhance their level of informatization. Large city libraries, as pioneers in informatization construction, have already upgraded their services through RFID systems. Now, libraries in medium and small cities are also joining the wave of informatization, aiming to improve service quality and attract more readers through technological means.
Why is RFID an important way for library informatization?
Using RFID for library management can achieve efficient book management and is currently one of the main methods for informatization in libraries. Specifically, the application value of RFID in libraries can be summarized in the following aspects:
Improve book management and inventory efficiency, coordinate book positioning
The use of RFID in libraries enables rapid borrowing and returning of books, enhancing the level of personalized service. Traditional book inventory requires manual work, and sometimes book location is limited to the shelves, leading to delays in data management and prolonged search times for specific books. By managing books with RFID, precise book location can be achieved, improving management efficiency.
Reduce the number of library staff and operational costs
In traditional libraries, each book section requires a staff member to assist with borrowing, returning, and locating books. By managing books with RFID, each workstation can handle a section, managing book zones by workstation units and reducing library operating costs.
Track the association of library collections to reduce incidents of lost books
By combining RFID tags with security gates, book losses can be minimized. Additionally, by binding RFID to books and utilizing data platforms, quick correlations can be made between borrowing times, corresponding customers, and other information, prompting customers to return books in a timely manner on the platform.
Guide, identify, track, inventory, and manage physical materials such as archives and files
Archive management is an application scenario that has been rapidly developing in recent years. Although paper reports from public security, procuratorial, judicial, medical, and financial institutions are in the process of digital storage, there are still significant management needs for paper reports that require backups, creating ample room for the development of RFID filing cabinets.
Provide new business models for libraries and add new solutions for unmanned management
In recent years, self-service mini libraries have become widely used in community corners, primary and secondary schools, urban bookstores, and party schools and military camp worker bookrooms. By standardizing book management with RFID, 24-hour book borrowing and returning management can be achieved, making libraries more compact, convenient, and intelligent.
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