[OPLINLIST] RFID tagging

[Ed Worso]

I will go on record on the listserv as stating that for the most part, it
is an unwise investment for public libraries to move to RFID. Even as
prices have dropped per tag, if you are weeding your library correctly, you
inventory will turn over quickly enough that it won't merit the cost. If
you are running an academic library and your collection will remain static
and generally only increase, it makes sense. It's an investment that would
have lasting value.

The usefulness value of RFID greatly increases with the purchase of
additional devices like a conveyor belt for sorting returns and self check
scanning stations, etc. These are generally a large initial expense that
most smaller libraries can't readily afford.

On the whole, lacking deep pockets, there are other ways to spend tax payer
money that can have greater impact.

This is my humble opinion.

Ed


Edward Worso
Director
Geauga County Public Library
Administrative Center
12701 Ravenwood Drive
Chardon, Ohio  44024
440-286-6811 ext 2500 office
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On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 9:55 AM, Heidi Sutter <heidi.sutter at norwalk.lib.oh.us
> wrote:

> Hello,
>
>
> Collective brain, I am woefully ignorant when it comes to this stuff and
> i'm trying to learn a little more.  The norwalk library is thinking of
> adding RFID tags to our materials and purchasing a wand from Tech Logic to
> increase our catalogs accuracy and eventually add self checkout into the
> mix.  Has anyone recently added RFID tags to a whole collection, we have
> around 50,000 items, can you tell me a little bit out how involved/how long
> it will take to RFID every item? best practices etc.
>
> Thanks so much,
>
>
> *Heidi Sutter*
> Director
> Norwalk Public Library
>
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