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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): its usage and libraries

Rafiq, Muhammad (2004) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): its usage and libraries.

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Abstract

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is one of the most exciting technologies that revolutionize the working practices by increasing efficiencies, and improving profitability. The article provides details about RFID, its components, how it works, and its usage in different sectors i.e. retail sales and supply chains, livestock industry, courier services, military and prisons, automobiles and logistics, entertainment industry, publishing industry, wireless transaction, and, especially, in LIBRARIES. The article also presents an in depth analysis of RFID uses in Libraries with implementation roadmap, its impacts on libraries, and a comparison of major vendors and their products.

Keywords:Radio Frequency Identification (RFID); RFID usage; RFID in Libraries
Subjects:L. Information technology and library technology. > LJ. Software.
ID Code:3557
Deposited By:Rafiq, Muhammad
Deposited On:04 April 2005
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