3M Library Systems says the San Antonio Public Library, in Texas, will install a range of 3M RFID products at its main facility, as well as in all 23 branch locations. The installation will include 3M's SelfCheck systems, enabling patrons to check out, return and renew RFID-tagged loaned media, as well as to pay fines and other fees, without the aid of library staff. The library serves a growing population of more than 1.25 million citizens and will become one of the largest municipal library systems in the United States to utilize RFID technology to facilitate faster and more efficient circulation and inventory procedures. According to 3M Library Systems, the installation of the RFID readers and software—which will be used for such applications as inventory control and automated checkout—is scheduled to begin this summer, after 3M RFID tags have been affixed to all print and electronic circulation items. The library expects RFID technology to help increase staff productivity, says Aubrey George, assistant director for support services, as the library system expands its services in tandem with a remodeling and construction program now underway. A total of 60 3M SelfCheck System units will be installed, in three phases. In the first phase, the Central Library and the Cody, Cortez, Great Northwest, Igo, McCreless, San Pedro, Semmes and Westfall branches will all receive the units. The project is scheduled for completion sometime in 2008.
San Antonio Library School Deploying 3M RFID Tracking System
Submitted by nestorb on Thu, 2007-05-31 23:52.
