Search Skills RFID Technology

The title of the article I found on EBSCOhost in the Academic Search Premier database about RFID was, Library RFID Systems for Identification, Security, and Materials Handling by Laurie Bowen Ayre.
It was published in July 2012.

The Jackson County Public Library that I work in currently uses RFID technology.  RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification.  This type of security technology has been a good trend for libraries to utilize and explore.  Previously we used metal strips on cd's and dvds, which would be easily torn off or cause the item to be caught in players.  The overlays used are smooth and more difficult to remove.  Also these strips could not be used on vhs tapes.  Even though we are now weeding these out of our collection to the sadness of some patrons.  We were told that eventually you could use an RFID wand to scan the shelves, but I have yet to see this come to our library. This would be a great tool to check status of items shelved. It basically works the same as at your grocery store.  The library item is put on a pad, the barcode is scanned automatically, security is turned off, and the item is now checked out to the patron.  We have self-check out machines that work the same way.  The only problem is people still scan just the barcode on the item, causing the gates to alarm.  Our security gates are integrated with the ILS and when activated tell you the name of the item setting the alarm off.  It also tells you the status of the item.  It was a long project to convert everything over to this technology, but overall I think it has been beneficial.  It is helpful to keep in mind that with all new trends in technology there will be hiccups.  We recently had an upgrade to our RFID pads and it took some getting used to.  

Wow!  I have a lot to learn just about Basic computer skills!  My competency results really kind of scared me.  I realize the components that I use daily like email, word processing, and internet, I know a lot about.  I am in need of some extra classes outside of this course probably.  Our library offers free courses and I am signing up today.  Hopefully that will help my basic knowledge.  I knew that I was ignorant about webpage development and database skills.  I know this course will be challenging, but I can do it.

Core Competency Results

Basic Knowledge Score                       65%
Basic Skills                                          67%
Basic Assessment                                66%

Word Processing Knowledge              100%
Word Processing Skills                       100%
Word Processing Assessment             100%

Spreadsheet Knowledge                     100%
Spreadsheet Skills                                80%
Spreadsheet Assessment                      85%

Database Knowledge                           73%
Database Skills                                     27%
Database Assessment                           48%

Presentation Knowledge                       88%
Presentation Skills                                 95%
Presentation Assessment                       93%

Internet Knowledge                              90%
Internet Skills                                        97%
Internet Assessment                              93%

Web Development Knowledge              65%
Web Development Skills                       25%
Web Development Assessment             46%

Skyline Drive in Brownstown Indiana.
Jonathon left, Amanda front, and Bradley in the back.

My name is Katherine Dawn McIntosh and I am 39 years old.  I have been married to my wonderful husband, Bradley for twenty years.  We have two awesome kids, Jonathon 15 and Amanda Kate 18.  I love spending time with them.  They are my life.  I enjoy reading, cooking, hiking, gardening, drag racing, and watching documentaries.

Jackson County Library Seymour Branch

I work at the Jackson County Public Library in Seymour, Indiana.  Isn't this building beautiful? An Andrew Carnegie Library built in 1905 with a new addition in 2005.  Not only do I love my job, but I love the people I get to work with everyday.  They are like family to me.