Tag! You’re It! UNLV’s Experience with RFID Tom Boone UNLV Wiener-Rogers Law Library Jennifer Fabbi UNLV Curriculum Materials Library Bobbie Studwell UNLV Wiener-Rogers Law Library
What is RFID? Radio Frequency Identification
RFID Tag Programmed Data Small Antenna Data readable within short distance No line of sight required
Applications Track movement of shipping containers Shipping
Applications Track cars through toll booths and automatically deduct toll from drivers’ accounts Toll Roads
Applications Implanted chip to uniquely identify animals Pet IDs
Applications Replacement for bar code technology in books and other items Libraries
Library Uses Self-checkout Shelf ordering Locate lost items Track item usage Automated sorting
Implementation Significant monetary investment Hardware (conversion stations, self- checkout units, handheld readers) Equipment (TAGS!) Labor (conversion staff/time) SFPL Estimate: $400,000 (two branches)