Role of RFID Technology in Libraries
Ritesh Kumar Sen · International Journal of Librarianship and Administration · 2025
The study aims to identify the prospective and difficulties associated with managing and implementing RFID systems in libraries.RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is the newest technology implemented in library theft detection systems.Although this technology was first introduced in the 1940s and 1950s, there has been a significant rise in its applications and implementations in recent years.RFID integrates radiofrequency technology with microchip technology.The data stored on the microchips embedded in tags attached to library items is accessed using radio frequency technology.A reader, also known as a sensor, scanner, or interrogator, detects the antennae on the tags and obtains data from the microchips through them.There are many kinds of RFID, ultra-high frequency RFID, high-frequency RFID, passive RFID, and active RFID each with different properties.The RFID system provides automation, accuracy, real-time data, durability, and security with some limitations such as its very costly, and encrypted.The study focuses on the use of RFID technology in libraries, outlining its elements, advantages, and the librarian's function.