The New Emerging Technology in Libraries: RFID Technology

Now days the library and information professionals have tremendous opportunities due to the development of webs and new information technologies. Libraries and information centers are selecting, sorting, storing and disseminating the information. Radio Frequency Identification technology is the latest technology to make strong security and automatic identification surveillance system in the libraries. RFID provides the easier and faster circulation work, security of material, shelf check out and stock verification than Barcode technology. The authors provide the basic concept and components of RFID. In this article the authors provide the overview, basic structure, function, major standards, advantages & disadvantages of RFID. The literature review of RFID technology used in the libraries is narrated both world and Indian scenario.