The University of NFC CARD Canterbury Library, New Zealand, has awarded a contract to implement RFID technology in its collection. The radio frequency identification (RFID) technology streamlines the process of checking out and returning library items.
The supplier enjoyrfid will ensure radio frequency tags are attached to 1.3 million items across the library’s network using mobile retrospective converters.
The operation has regimented time constraints: the most critical aspect remains the tagging of 800,000 items in time for the 2011 academic semester, less than three months away.
Library IT manager Anne Scott said the application of the RFID tags in a short time frame was critical to the success of the project.combo cards
“The majority of the library’s books were dismantled during the devastation of the Christchurch earthquake,” Ms Scott said.“The university has decided to tag the collection whilst re-shelving the books to maximise the efficient handling of these items.”
enjoyrfid Technologies will also guarantee the functioning of all self-loan stations and security gates before 15 February 2011.CEO Robert Reed said that FE Technologies was ready to take on the challenging new venture.contactless cards
