A Study on the Application of the RFID Technology to Libraries

In this study, the usefulness of the RFID technology, which has been recommended to be used in libraries, is reviewed by its technical aspect and the successful methods derived from RFID-applied libraries is presented to other libraries. More precisely, it is advised that checking out or returning books and materials, checking a collection of books, identifying misplaced materials, and theft- proofing materials, which have been previously performed using bar codes or the magnetic tapes, should be automated through RFID additionally the method to apply the technology to library's facilities or devices is proposed.

keywords: RFID, Hybrid Library, Library Automation, Information Services, RFID, Hybrid Library, Library Automation, Information Services, RFID, 하이브리드 도서관, 도서관자동화, 정보서비스

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Vol.38 No.1

A Study on the Application of the RFID Technology to Libraries

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Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society