RFID is a high-tech, time-saving system once reserved for only the largest libraries with the highest budgets.  Now you can enjoy the same technology in your school library! 

RFID (radio frequency ID) is increasingly replacing barcodes in libraries throughout Europe and the United States. RFID combines security, circulation, and inventory functions into one amazing technology.

How RFID Works
An RFID system is a replacement for barcodes on library items.  An RFID tag is inserted in each book.  This tag is similar to a regular sticker or label, except that it has a tiny computer chip attached.  This computer chip is encoded with the item number of the book.

The computer chip can be read by the various RFID hardware components such as the circulation desk reader, the portable inventory reader, and the security gates at the doors.

Special functions of RFID
Stack check-out:  Place an entire stack of books on the circulation desk reader.  With one keystroke, the whole stack is checked out to the current patron - no need to find and scan barcodes on books one at a time!

Stack check-in: Remove stacks of books from your book return drop box, place them on a pad, and check them in with a single click!

Self-Check: When used with our self-check kiosk, patrons can check out their own materials.  The self-check kiosk will automatically set the tags to "check out" mode to allow them to pass through the security gates without sounding the alarm.

Inventory: Inventory has never been faster than with RFID.  Using a portable RFID reader, the user can simply pass the wand in front of a row of books, along the spines.  You won’t need to remove the books from the shelves…or even touch them at all!

Surpass and RFID
Your RFID system is customized for the specific needs of your library.  If you’re interested, please call to speak to a library automation specialist.  We’ll discuss how YOUR library can begin to enjoy the benefits of RFID as soon as the next school year!