Introducing RFID at Middlesex University Learning Resources

Abstract

Purpose

To describe the first year of the implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) in Middlesex University Learning Resources.

Design/methodology/approach

The technology is explained in detail to set the scene. Information on the implementation is presented in chronological order.

Findings

Problems which would generally be applicable to other installations in these early days of the use of RFID in libraries are pointed out.

Practical implications

It is possible to implement RFID without too much lead time, although, had longer been available, some aspects would have gone more smoothly.

Originality/value

Contains valuable information for other libraries considering or intending to introduce RFID.

Citation

Hopkinson, A. and Chandrakar, R. (2006), "Introducing RFID at Middlesex University Learning Resources", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 40 No. 1, pp. 89-97. https://doi.org/10.1108/00330330610646834