Use of RFID in University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University: A Survey Report

Monika Sharma

Abstract


The present study is an assessment of the implementation process of the RFID system in the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The greatest contribution of libraries has been the vast knowledge bank they offer to the seekers like students, researchers, scientists and even teachers and faculty of various knowledge imparting institutions. The process of accessing and consequent effect of RFID implementation was discussed in detail through in-depth interviews with sundry library personnel and users. Simple random sampling method was used. The results reveal that implementation of RFID has enhanced the security system of the library while ensuring faster issue and return of books. The library staff was enabled to perform better with less time consumption, greater efficiency and greater interpersonal support. The benefits accrued to the students were less time at the circulation counter, extended hours for returning books at the book drop station with least help of the library staff. Some hardships were faced by the library staff as some users removed the RFID tags and books returned through ‘Book drop’ were severely damaged.


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