PAPER ID:IJIM/V.5(V)/24-27/5

AUTHOR: Dr. Purnima Pandey,

TITLE :USE OF RFID TECHNOLOGY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARY: A THEORITICAL APPROACH

Abstract: Rapid development in the field of information processing, storage and communication technologies have revolutionized the role of libraries in disseminating information services to their users. Today libraries are facing new challenges, new demands, new expectations from their users and fulfilling the increasing demands of their users, libraries should reconsolidating their positions, redesigning their services, incorporating new technology. Now a day technology plays a major role in every library to provide accurate, update and quick information. RFID is one of the latest technologies used by many libraries. In this paper what is RFID technology, its components and uses of RFID technology in libraries are discussed. RFID technology has some advantages and disadvantages. These are also mentioned in this paper.