NEWA Guide to RFID in Libraries(UK)
Simon Edwards and Mick Fortune November 2008
This guide provides libraries with a reliable, neutral and supportive document to help them invest in RFID and importantly gain all the available benefits. [PDF]
Books, bytes, buildings and bodies: public libraries in the Twenty First Century. (USA)
Hage, C.L American Libraries 30, no.1 Jan (1999):79-81
Despite technological advances, the basic tools of librarianship remain remarkabley the same.[Journal paper]
The Enduring Library: Technology, tradition, and the quest for balance (USA)
Gorman, M.Chicago, ALA , 2003
Discusses the transormative effect communications technology has had on information delivery - past, present and future.
Described as a road map for achieving balance between the tradition of library service and ever-changing technology. [Book]
RFID Basics (UK)
Library and Information Gazette 17-30 October 2008
The first of a three part series in collaboration with technology company 3M examining RFID. The article examines what RFID is, how it works and the benefits of RFID to library users.
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RFID: panacea or pain? (UK)
Public Library Journal vol 20 (4), (2005):19-22
The composite article covers various aspects of Radio Frequency Identification. Andrew Garland introduces the technology; Martin Palmer provides a checklist; Janet Holden, a case study of early public library experience; and Diana Edmonds looks at the costs. [Journal paper]
Self-issue not a quick win (UK)
Snelling, C., Library and Information Update vol 4 (4), (2005):32-33
Many public libraries are achieving a dismal level of self-issue, says Cathering Snelling. But one success story stands out. What are they doing right? [Journal paper]
Supplier selection toolkit (UK)
The Supplier Selection Toolkit is designed to provide museums, libraries and archives with a framework through which they can develop their knowledge, competence and confidence in commissioning commercial organisations to undertake work in the areas of digitisation.
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