RFID BASED LIBRARY AUTOMATION SOLUTION http rapidradio co

RFID BASED LIBRARY AUTOMATION SOLUTION http: //rapidradio. co. in/library/ 03 November 2020 1

Index § RFID in Libraries § Way forward in Post Covid-19 Era § Benefits to different Stake Holders § RFID System Work Flow § Integration – Future of RFID in Libraries § Rapid. Radio RFID Hardware Products § Case Studies § Why Rapid. Radio § Conclusion § Library Client List § Questions 03 November 2020 2

RFID in Libraries § Fastest, easiest, most efficient way to track, locate & manage library materials. § Efficient Book circulation management. § Automatic Check-in and Check-out. § Library inventory tracking in minutes instead of hours. § Multiple books can be read simultaneously. § Unique ID of the RFID tag prevents counterfeiting. § Automated material handling using conveyor & sorting systems. § Facilitate inter library & intra-library borrowing 03 November 2020 3

Way forward in Post Covid-19 Era q RFID = No Human Contact library Transactions q Social distancing can be followed by avoiding long queues at Circulation Counters q User’s Smart Card need not to be touched at RFID readers but can only be shown within range of 5 to 7 CMs and user can be identified by RFID reader q Handheld Readers can be useful in inventory/searching a particular book without any need to touch the racks/books in the library 03 November 2020 4

RFID = Way forward in Post Covid-19 Era q Book drop can be used to avoid any contact with human and return transactions can be performed q Library staff can choose not to touch returned books and let them stay in Book drop for 1 -2 days time q No need to physically check any library user, RFID gate can detect any unauthorized book going outside library 03 November 2020 5

Benefits of RFID to different Stake Holders Benefits For libraries For library professionals For patrons Searching √ √ √ Improved Patron Services √ √ √ Flexibility & Modularity √ √ Security √ √ Faster Circulation √ √ Reducing Repetitive Stress Injuries √ √ Inventory Management √ √ Reminders for Due Dates √ √ √ Patron Card for Identification √ √ √ 03 November 2020 6

Communication Flow, Protocols & Standards ISO 15693 KOHA E-granth alay VTLS SOUL LIBERTY NGL LIBSYS L M S D A T A B A S E S I P 2 -N C I P S E R V E R ISO 18000 -3 SIP 2 NCIP REQ REPLY S I P 2 -N C I P C L I E N T M I D D L E W A R E proprietary ISO 15693 ISO 14443 A Smart card ISO 15693 Tag ISO 15693 proprietary Security EAS AFI Virtual DB 03 November 2020 Tag 7

Integration – The Future of RFID in Libraries § NISO Recommends the use of NCIP V 2. 0/SIP 2 for Integration § Rapid. Radio became first company to get certified by INFLIBNET and NIC for Integration through NCIP V 2. 0 § Interoperatability towards Freedom to Libraries for selecting Vendor in Future course of Actions § Rapid. Radio is part of Working Group representing India in NISO for working closely on development of NCIP protocol § Rapid. Radio promotes ISO 14443 - A Smart Card technology of Mifare cards as One Card for the Campus which is widely used and accepted by prominent organizations like Delhi Metro, Gujarat BRTS etc. 03 November 2020 8

RFID Hardware Staff Station Reader (RRHFLB 03): • • Dimensions: 340 X 20 mm Plug-n-play Multi protocol Both reader and antenna in single enclosure Can read ISO 15693 and ISO 14443 A both protocol Read range up to 25 cms Used for Tagging, Card Registration, Issue, return, renew and enquiries Can be connected to thermal printer, barcode reader and biometric reader Self Check Out / In Kiosk Stations (RRHFLB 02) • • • Dimensions: 70 X 60 X 150 cm Standalone touch screen Kiosk Multi protocol – can read I-code and Mifare Used for real time Self check-in check-out functions In-built thermal slip printer for Print slips SMS/e-mail facility available with every transaction 03 November 2020 9

Contd. . HF Handheld Reader (RRHFHH 3): • • Dimensions: 19 cm L x 9 cm W x 4. 5 cm Mainly used for Inventory Scanning, searching specific books, shelf reading, shelf order checking etc. Can read/write tags of both NXP I-Code 1 & ISO/IEC 15693 Gate Detection System (RRHFGA 3): • • • Dimensions: 1680 X 550 X 30 mm (Each Panel) Walk-through gate antenna Capable of detecting unauthorized tagged items Has inbuilt IR sensor for entry/exit visitor count Read range of up to 1 meter between two pedestals 3 dimensional detection 03 November 2020 10

Contd. . Card Registration Reader (RRHFLB 04): • • Dimensions: 99 x 57 x 16 mm Small reader for Tagging, Card Registration etc Capable to read I-code & Mifare both Available in USB and Ethernet mode Book Return Station (RRHFBD 01): • • • Dimensions: 915 X 717 X 1664 mm Primarily for Self Check-in (return of books) In built screen and thermal slip printer Can be used for 24 hours Can put outside Library like at reception, hostel etc places Can be customized to put in the wall or available in standalone mode 03 November 2020 11

Contd. . • • RFID Tag (RRHFT 01): Dimensions: 86 × 54 mm approx. HF – 13. 56 MHz Size: 80 x 50 mm & 50 x 50 mm Inbuilt Memory 1024/2048 bits Book & CD/DVD Paper Adhesive Data Retention : 50 Years RFID Smart Card (RRHFSM 01): • • • I-code & Mifare Works on 13. 56 MHz 1 k memory Contact less Smart Card Mifare card can be used for multiple applications like Id card, access control card, canteen card, library card etc Can be password protected 03 November 2020 12

Contd. . Anti Theft Sticker (RRISR 01) • • Protection of Tag Strong permanent adhesive Can work as camouflage Half inch larger than tag in all direction 03 November 2020 13

Middleware – Features & Benefits § RFID Middleware is heart of the RFID automation package as it is first layer with which user interacts § It contains elegant User Interface to make circulation operations user friendly, accurate & descriptive § Presence of Middleware is proof that it is authentic NCIP/SIP 2 integration only § All global RFID automation companies use Middleware by some or the other name § Actual feedback from users very important ( Middleware Vs RFID Patch on LMS screen) § RFID Circulation reports & further insights about system usage possible only in middleware framework § Background utilities, Patches etc used for circulation on LMS screen show incompetence of RFID Vendor to provide complete package of RFID hardware & software § Inexperienced vendor follow methods of any brand hardware with minimum or no software to win projects § Features like Mobile APP, QR code based fine Payment, SMS, CCTV Integration & future features etc can be easily implemented if Middleware frameworks exists. 03 November 2020 14

Case Study – I British Council Library 03 November 2020 15

British Council Library Locations: Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune in India & Dhaka and Yangon in Bangladesh & Myanmar. Before Rapid. Radio: BCL was using a combined system of RFID and LMS from Lib. Sys Limited at their centers in Delhi & Chennai Pain Point: BCL was planning to move their operations to KOHA for all their centers in India and were looking for a solution where they can utilize their old RFID Hardware and they do not have to invest in RFID again After Rapid. Radio: RR provided them with a unique customized middleware which not only integrated with their old hardware but also with RR’s hardware and KOHA LMS using NCIP V 2. 0. Thus helping them derive more value out of their investment in RFID Hardware. Later RR has provided them a complete RFID package for their seven (8) more centers in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar. 03 November 2020 16

Case Study – II Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad 03 November 2020 17

IIM Ahmedabad Location: Vikram Sarabhai Library, Ahmedabad Before Rapid. Radio: IIMA was automated using KOHA with Barcode Technology Pain Point: Major pain points at IIMA include attending large number of transactions, Security, & Patron expectation along with aiming for higher accuracy in Inventory reports, usage statistics of Library and better management of library resources. After Rapid. Radio: RR provided them complete RFID automation package to automate circulation using Staff Station & Self Check Out KIOSK, Book Drop Box, Security using Gate Antenna System and facilities like email , SMS, Quick check out etc for complete patron satisfaction 03 November 2020 18

Case Study – III Gujarat State Public Libraries – RFID operational since 2010 03 November 2020 19

Gujarat State Public Libraries Location: State Library (Gandhinagar & Vadodara) District Library ( Gandhinagar & Bhavnagar) Before Rapid. Radio: GSPL was automated using SOUL 2. 0 with Barcode Technology Pain Point: Major pain points at GSPL include attending large number of transactions (1000 nos per day), Security, & Patron expectation After Rapid. Radio: RR provided them complete RFID automation package to automate circulation using Staff Station & Self Check Out KIOSK, Security using Gate Antenna System and facilities like email , SMS, Quick check out etc for complete patron satisfaction 03 November 2020 20

Case Study – IV Gujarat University 03 November 2020 21

Gujarat University Location: Ahmedabad Before Rapid. Radio: GU Library was automated with SOUL 2. 0 LMS and they were using Barcode Technology for Circulation Pain Point: GU wanted to automate library using RFID Technology with standardized integration. The major pain points were higher circulation and missing books due to ineffective system. Total books collection is 2, 50, 000 +. After Rapid. Radio: RR was selected through tendering process. We provided them complete package of RFID hardware & related services including Staff Station, Self Checkout Kiosk, Gate Antenna System, Book Return Station, Smart Card printer & services like RFID Tagging & Smart Card printing etc 03 November 2020 22

Why Rapid. Radio…. § Over 14 years of experience in providing RFID hardware solutions to more than 170 libraries and seamless integration with multiple library management systems including KOHA, SOUL 2. 0, Liberty 3. 0, VTLS Virtua, Alice, SLIM 21, Autolib etc. using global standards like NCIP V 2. 0 & SIP 2. 0 § Systematic approach to after sales support & affordable AMC with positive attitude, keeping end customer objectives always at top most priority § Single point of contact to execute tasks right from data entry of books to implementing full fledged Library automation project including RFID and surrounding technologies like CCTV, Attendance management etc in consortium with leading technology providers § We believe in complete client satisfaction and hence as a RFID hardware manufacturer, focus more on developing robust & stable products which can run for years without support & AMC at a very cost effective price, thus resulting in higher EOI. § We are certified by Inflibnet (UGC) & NIC for compatibility with NCIPV 2. 0. § More than 8 million books are RFID Tagged by Rapid. Radio. 03 November 2020 23

Conclusion - What matters…. § Good quality products meeting global ISO standards § Vendor who can not only give you good hardware but integrate it with current LMS § Provide satisfactory after sales support during warranty & later through AMC § Cost effective system which can run on it’s own without consuming library staff’s time and thus making them available for other intellectual jobs § Patrons who feel happy to visit library and perform operations on their own without waiting in queues 03 November 2020 24

Few of our esteemed Clients: With KOHA, Liberty & VTLS § Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad § British Council Librarries - Delhi , Chennai, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune & Dhaka ( KOHA ) § University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore ( KOHA ) § AIIMS Bhopal (Koha) § North Easter Hill University (NEHU), Shillong ( KOHA ) § Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), Trivandrum ( Liberty 3. 0 ) § NISER, Bhubaneshwar (KOHA) § IIM Shillong, Shillong ( VTLS Virtua ) § IIM Ranchi, Ranchi ( VTLS Virtua ) With SOUL 2. 0 § Gujarat University § Bhavnagar University § Gujarat State Library, Gandhinagar & Vadodara § Information Department Library, Gandhinagar Sachivalaya With Other Software § IIT Jodhpur (New. Gen. Lib) § NIFT Bhubaneswar (E-Granthalaya) Total No. of Clients 170+ 03 November 2020 25