VALA2014 Session 11 Butters

NFC-equipped smartphones: a two edged sword for library RFID systems

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 11: Crossing the Stream
Thursday 6 February 2014, 11:40 – 12:10
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2014-proceedings/vala2014-session-11-butters

Alan Butters

Sybis, Vic

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Abstract

The last few years have seen a significant increase in the number of smartphones equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities. NFC utilises several technologies that will allow a user’s Smartphone to interact with a range of other devices in ways that further expand the Smartphone’s utility and capability. The technology paves the way for smartphones to interact both positively and negatively with library RFID tags. This paper outlines the capabilities and penetration of NFC-equipped smartphones, and discusses a range of mitigation strategies that might be available to libraries where the threat aspect of NFC is of concern.

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VALA Meetings 2010: RFID

 

RFID in the library: Work flows, efficiencies, and the Internet of Things.

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More and more libraries are moving to RFID or are considering RFID. It is therefore fitting that VALA finish the year with a meeting that focuses on a topic that is of major interest to a wide cross section of the library community.

Facilitated by Alan Butters from Sybis, and with representatives from major RFID suppliers as well as a panel of librarians who have radio tagged their collections, this VALA end-of-year general meeting will be topical and informative.

 

The session will focus on:

 

  • What to consider if you are interested in radio tagging your collections
  • Project managing an RFID conversion
  • How RFID changes your library workflows
  • The impact on the patron experience
  • The impact on library staff and staffing
  • If and how RFID will allow libraries to move towards the “Internet of Things”, whereby physical items will have a presence on the Internet.

 

Facilitator: Alan Butters is an internationally respected authority on RFID. In 2006 Alan received industry support, including from VALA, ALIA and 3M, to continue his representation for the Australian library community on the ISO TC46/SC4/WG11 RFID in Libraries committee.

AWARDS: The next VALA Travel Scholar and the winners of the VALA Award and the Student Awards for 2010 will be announced at the meeting.

FREE ENTRY

Not a VALA member? Visitors are welcome at VALA meetings – just come!

VENUE: Tutorial Room, Ground Floor, Baillieu Library, University of Melbourne, Melways Map X871 I6.
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(On-site parking available after 5.00 p.m. – have gold coins available for the parking fee. Public transport via tram.)

DATE & TIME: Wednesday 24 November 2010

Drinks and refreshments from 5:30 pm.

Meeting at 6:00 pm.

Contact: VALA Executive Officer vala@vala.org.au

Want to join Committee and the speaker for dinner (your expense) afterwards?

Dinner RSVPs only by 5.00 p.m. Monday 22 November: vala@vala.org.au or (03) 9725 2725

See also the topics covered by previous VALA General Meetings

VALA2010 Session 16 Butters

VALA20120Data sets, profiles and standards: creating interoperability & adding value to RFID within Australian libraries

VALA 2010 CONCURRENT SESSION 16 – Usability/Portability
Thursday 11 February 2010 14:55 – 15:25
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2010-proceedings/vala2010-session-16-butters

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperAlan Butters

Principal Consultant, Sybis
http://www.sybis.com.au

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Abstract

This paper provides an update on the status of the new ISO data model standard for libraries and explores some of the issues facing Australian libraries wishing to maximise the benefits offered by the new standard. The potential for data profiles to add value in the interoperability context is explored, as are the complexities involved with mixed data profiles at the point of circulation. Some suggested guidelines for the selection of data elements under the standard are also offered for consideration.

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VALA2008 Session 10 Butters

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperNew RFID technologies & standards – what does it all mean for your library?

VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 10: Enabling Technologies
Wednesday 6 February 2008 14:00 – 14:30
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2008-proceedings/vala2008-session-10-butters

Alan Butters

Principal Consultant, Sybis
http://www.sybis.com.au

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Abstract

This paper explores practical issues of interest to libraries in two specific areas affecting RFID technology implementation the development of ISO standardisation and the debate over future technology platforms. Australian libraries are interested in knowing how they may plan for the emerging standardisation of the RFID tag data model and what this standardisation might mean for existing RFID systems. There is also growing debate about the relative merits of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RFID systems, and whether this technology might form a future basis for library RFID systems.