RFIDNews | HP helps automate Hong Kong libraries

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Hewlett Packard has signed a contract in China to assist Hong Kong Public Libraries in the delivery and support of a new integrated library system.

Under the terms of the 10-year agreement HP scheduled a pilot implementation of Fastrac, an RFID technology from VTLS, Inc., to enable automated management of book borrowing rights.

Fastrac features RFID tags with built-in rewritable information storage and security that can be applied to library materials, including books, CDs, DVDs, and VHS.

Fastrac also provides automatic sorting that distributes materials to multiple bins, areas, or even floors for re-shelving, thereby reducing “to-shelf” periods.

Fastrac RFID installed for convenience at Ontario libraries

Vaughan Public Libraries in Ontario, Ca. are in the final stages of implementing the Fastrac RFID system.

The Fastrac RFID will provide greater convenience to patrons, time savings for the staff and additional security for the library itself. Provided by the partnership between VTLS and mk Sorting Systems, the installation will include several self-checkout kiosks, staff stations, RFID gates, tagging stations, tagging wands and tags.

Denton librarians take a load off

Denton public libraries have announced plans to install new RFID technology in an effort to speed up the check-in of returned items, while easing the workload of library staff.

Fourteen libraries in the Queens-area convert to RFID

A number of Queens, N.Y. libraries are converting their collection of books and other media to support RFID check-in and check-out, according to The Queens Gazette.

Journalist spoofs biometric checkpoint at Hong Kong-China border

A journalist for the Mingpao Daily has managed to spoof a biometric self-service kiosk used for immigration clearance at the Hong Kong-China border, according to a PC Advisor article.

Corinth Library gears up to improve efficiency

The Johnson County Library, Kan. will soon move forward on the installation of RFID equipment and adding tags to all of the books and audiovisual materials at the Corinth Library.

Grand Rapids Library installs express, self-checkouts

Another library joins the long list of those converting to RFID technology to developing a more efficient method of borrowing items - the Grand Rapids Public Library system.

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HP helps automate Hong Kong libraries