Primary tabs
You don't need to be an ALA Member to purchase from the ALA Store, but you'll be asked to create an online account/profile during the checkout to proceed. This Web Account is for both Members and non-Members.
If you are Tax-Exempt, please verify that your account is currently set up as exempt before placing your order, as our new fulfillment center will need current documentation. Learn how to verify here.
- Description
Practical and jargon-free, this new guide to RFID (radio frequency identification) will guide you through the how-to’s and potential benefits of installing and making the most of this customer-friendly service. Written by an expert in the field, you’ll learn to successfully evaluate this landmark technology and determine if it’s a worthwhile investment for your library.
Find an easy to understand overview of current and potential RFID application in libraries, and start-to-finish guidance will teach you to work with vendors, choose a system, implement the technology, and understand all of the relevant standards, interoperability, privacy issues and staffing applications that come along with RFID. You’ll also learn to evaluate the success of your system and ensure a return on investment.