Library management is most challenging while it comes to stock management, identifying the misplaced books, rearranging the returned books, updating the inventory status , preventing the access of unauthorised individuals, and so on.However you can overcome all the challenges involved in library management easily by automating the entire management with implementation of RFID technology in library…

But, how to choose the reliable RFID Suppliers for libraries is always a question that’s typical to answer

Here are the 8 elements that you should take care before associating with any RFID Suppliers

Importance to requirements & Customisation

First and foremost important factor to check before connecting with any RFID Suppliers is,  how much importance the respective  Suppliers are giving to understand your requirements and their ability to customise the solutions to meet your specifications..

Experience

Experience of  RFID service providers in designing and implementation of RFID technology solutions for the libraries with similar requirements is one of the important elements that you should not ignore. Look at their portfolio to take the decision with confidence

Services and Products

Also, you should have a look at the software and the hardware products that the respective RFID suppliers are using to implement RFID solution to manage your Library issues to make sure that the technology they are using is updated as per the industry standard

Security and Privacy:

RFID systems can store sensitive data of the individuals or account, and it’s essential to learn about the security and privacy measures that the service provider has been implementing  to maintain the confidentiality of the data as losing the data means risking the reputation. Look for companies that follow industry standards for security and privacy, such as ISO 27001 or NIST.

Cost Involved:

Implementation of RFID technology is a single time task but, the periodic maintenance is much needed for the efficient operations. So, you have to discuss the cost involved for installation and regular maintenance to make sure that expenses are within your spend limit

Quality of Tags

Effective library management with RFID solutions depends on the working potential of the tags.So,its important to understand the quality of the tags in terms of durability, temperature conditions, frequency of the signal it responds to make sure that the respective RFID Suppliers are using the tags  that will fulfill your goals

Flexibility and Scalability

The requirements in the library management may change time to time.So, you should also research whether the RFID service provider’s solutions are scalable and flexible enough to meet your changing needs. Make sure that they can provide a solution that can grow with your business, adapt to changing requirements, and integrate with your existing systems.

Support And Maintenance

Finally, learn about the support and maintenance services that the concerned RFID service provider offers. Check whether they are  providing ongoing support, training, and maintenance to ensure that the system operates smoothly.Also, have a look at the time frame of attending the issues