Implementation of RFID in university libraries of Bangladesh
| Date | 04 February 2019 |
| Published date | 04 February 2019 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-06-2018-0053 |
| Pages | 112-124 |
| Author | Md. Habibur Rahman,Md. Shiful Islam |
| Subject Matter | Library & information science,Information behaviour & retrieval,Information in society,Information literacy,Library & information services |
Implementation of RFID in
university libraries of Bangladesh
Md. Habibur Rahman
Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University,
Chittagong, Bangladesh, and
Md. Shiful Islam
Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Abstract
Purpose –The purpose of this paper is to describe the present status of implementing innovative radio
frequency identification (RFID) technology in university libraries of Bangladesh. The main obstacles of
implementing this technology among university libraries and ways to overcome the obstacles are also
described.
Design/methodology/approach –This study uses both qualitativeand quantitative approaches along
with review of relatedliterature. The present scenario of RFID implementationstatus of Bangladesh is shown
by a survey witha structured questionnaire and reviewing relatedliterature.
Findings –The findings show that RFID is being used in the university libraries to reduce staff stress,
increase efficiency,track and locate items quickly, book drop supportat any time, easier circulation, promote
self-check-incheck-out activities, etc. This study identifies the challengesin libraries of Bangladesh which are
lack of adequate funding,unavailability of RFID accessories, lack of skilledmanpower, unwillingness, erratic
power supply, etc. Also, it suggestssome suitable ways such as creating positive impression and attitudes,
arrangement of proper training, appointment of skilled manpower and allocation of sufficient budget to
overcomethe existing challenges of RFID.
Originality/value –The study describes the benefits of RFID technology for libraries, and some
recommendationsare proposed for extensive use of this technology.
Keywords Bangladesh, RFID technology, Collection management, University libraries,
RFID solutions, Theft detection
Paper type Research paper
1. Introduction
Not to be left behind in the race to catch up with the dynamically evolving technologies,
libraries also have shifted gears and embraced advanced technologies to modernize and
automate library functions to the extent possible (Nisha, 2018). Modern libraries are using
different types of advanced technologies to upgrade their library services. Among those
advanced technologies radio frequency identification (RFID) is more popular technology
that is used in the library for bring all library activities under full automation. The term
RFID is acronym of RFID. RFID means a system that transfers the information wirelessly,
using radio frequency waves (Jadhav et al.,2017). It was invented in 1969 and patented in
1973 by Mario Cardullo (Zimerman, 2011). The application of RFID was in limited areas in
the inception of this technology. Recently, these technologies are being used in numerous
applications. Now-a-days RFID is a mature technology that is used and exploited by the
industry (Segarra et al.,2017). However, RFID technologies have been applied in food
circulating safety, health and medical treatment, home and public security, aviation and
travel application, and trade channel safety (Yu, 2008). It is implemented extensively to
GKMC
68,1/2
112
Received12 June 2018
Revised5 October 2018
9 November2018
Accepted12 November 2018
GlobalKnowledge, Memory and
Communication
Vol.68 No. 1/2, 2019
pp. 112-124
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DOI 10.1108/GKMC-06-2018-0053
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