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February 16, 2006
Vol. 6, No. 2

Library to Install Security System

Staff at the University of Waterloo Library are busy implementing a new RFID security system. These security systems will be installed at the Dana Porter and Davis Centre Libraries over the next two years. Once implemented, you will no longer need to have your book bags checked for library materials by the attendant stationed near the exit of both libraries.

photo of staff (Michele and Mimi) insterting RFID tags into books in the Davis Centre Library stacksRadio frequency identification (RFID) technology is a relatively new concept for the management of library collections and security. What is unique about the security system from 3M that is being installed at the UW Library is that it involves fastening a single RFID tag to library resources. This chip contains all of the information necessary to locate and identify library materials, ensure security, and make the check-out process more efficient for both library users and staff.

The security system is scheduled to be in place at the Davis Centre Library for the beginning of the 2006 fall term. Once the Davis Library system is ready, the RFID conversion process will begin at the Dana Porter Library. The system at the Porter Library is scheduled to be in place by September 2007.

More Info

For further information about the installment of the system, please contact:

Wish Leonard
Manager, Circulation Services, Resource Sharing
Ext. 35430

Rachel Caldwell, Associate, Library Communications and Information Services
, Co-ordinator, Library Communications and Web Management
, Assistant, Library Communications and Web Development

August 9, 2006