UHF RFID library automation

The smarter way to run your library.

Self-service borrowing, automatic returns, anti-theft gates and live inventory — one system that keeps every book accounted for.

Self-issue kiosk with UHF reader pad
3 books issued
in under a second
10×
faster checkout
< 1 s
multi-book read
24×7
self-service
100%
real-time stock
Features

Everything your library needs, in one place

From the front door to the last shelf, every touchpoint is connected and visible to your staff in real time.

Self-issue kiosk

Members tap their card, stack books on the reader and borrow them in a single touch.

Automatic returns

Books placed on the return pad are checked in instantly, with fines calculated automatically.

Security gates

UHF gates alert staff the moment an un-issued book passes, with a live event log.

Entrance control

Member cards open the entrance barrier and record footfall without any queue.

Handheld inventory

Stock-take an entire shelf in seconds and locate misplaced books with signal strength.

Reports & insights

Circulation, overdue, fines and footfall dashboards that update in real time.

How it works

Follow a book through the library

From tagging to the exit gate and back to the shelf — every step is read by RFID and appears on staff screens instantly.

RFID printer + desktop reader
Encoding tag
E280 1170 0000 0200 0031
✓ Bound to “Clean Code” · ACC-00031
RFID printer + desktop reader
Reader
Server
Screens
Hardware

Built on proven UHF RFID devices

Each device connects to the server over the network — readers are set up and assigned centrally, no software on the tablets.

RFID security gate
Check-in · Check-out

RFID security gate

One or two readers per gate cover the in and out sides. Issued books pass silently; anything else raises an alarm.

Self-issue kiosk
Self-service

Self-issue kiosk

Touchscreen plus UHF pad. Members tap their card and borrow a whole stack of books at once.

Book return
24×7 returns

Book return

Books placed on the pad are listed with the borrower and checked in automatically, fines included.

Desktop RFID reader
Librarian desk

Desktop RFID reader

The same pad on the librarian's computer: issue, return, renew and bind tags to books and member cards.

UHF handheld reader
Inventory

UHF handheld reader

Android handheld for stock-take, finding misplaced books and managing the collection on the floor.

RFID printer
Tagging

RFID printer

Encodes the UHF tag and prints the book label in a single pass.

Member app

The library in every member's pocket

Members use the Android and iPhone app to search the catalogue, check what's on the shelf, follow their loans and reserve books.

AndroidiPhoneMembers sign in with their member code and registered phone or e-mail.
Library
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Clean Code
Clean Code
Robert C. Martin
All copies on loan
Designing Data-Intensive Applications
Designing Data-Intensive Applications
Martin Kleppmann
Available · 1 of 2
Python Crash Course
Python Crash Course
Eric Matthes
Available · 2 of 2
Effective Java
Effective Java
Joshua Bloch
Available · 1 of 2
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