Georgia Library Quarterly

Article Title

RFID Technology in the Library Environment

Authors

Linda Howard, SOLINET, Atlanta GAFollow
Max Anderson, SOLINET, Atlanta GAFollow

Publication Date

April 2007

Abstract

The article focuses on the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in libraries. It states that RFID offers libraries many advantages and disadvantages such as the benefit of saving time and money, nonprovision of fail-safe security, high cost, and lack of standards. It enumerates the factors that must be considered by librarians about RFID including workflow issues and return on investment (ROI).