scnf rfid event 30 th september 2009 dudley libraries and rfid stephanie rhoden, dudley mbc steve...

SCNF RFID event 30th September 2009

Dudley Libraries and RFID

Stephanie Rhoden, Dudley MBC

Steve Roberts, Axiell Ltd

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Dudley MBC

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Dudley MBC

• Population of 350,400

• 170k Registered Library Members

• 60k Active Borrowers

• 13 Libraries and 3 (4) Library Links

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• 30 Years as a major supplier to public libraries – formerly Plessey, then DS

• Provides OpenGalaxy Library Management system to 1/3 of UK public libraries including Dudley MBC

• First RFID system installed in UK in 2001

• Comprehensive i-TAG RFID solution

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Dudley Libraries: the need for change

• Government standards

• Customer feedback

• Blueprint for the Future

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Dudley Libraries’ Modernisation Plan

• Library Links

• Co-locations and partnerships

• Extended opening hours borough-wide

• Developments in ICT

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Dudley Libraries & RFID

• Self-service

• Radio-Frequency Identification

• Tag vs Barcode

• Stock management

• Procurement

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RFID technology……………………

• Secure Metallic Kiosk

• Tags – ISO 28560

• Staff Tagging/Reading Pad

• Shelf Reader

• OpenGalaxy Integration

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Axiell Self-Service Kiosk & staff shelf reader

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Library Links

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Modernisation Achievements• Library Links • Refurbishment

programme• Self-service roll-out• Increased opening

hours• Increased new stock• Within budget

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RFID futures……………………

• Smart shelving• Management of Stock Movement• Smart Card identity management• Smart Card e-purse functionality• Contactless user recognition

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•Thank you

•Questions?