Philadelphia Library RFID System Implementation ...

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... "The newly renovated library reflects eight years of planning and community advocacy. Financial support came from the City of Philadelphia, thanks especially to the leadership of Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and generous contributions from the University of Pennsylvania, WACHOVIA Bank, and Friends of Walnut Street West, led by President Beth Ann Johnson. Checkpoint Systems Inc., of Thoroughfare, NJ, founded by Ted Wolf, made a generous donation to the branch. The Intelligent Library System (ILS), driven by next generation Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology, allows customers to check out materials on their own using three self-service kiosks located at the circulation desk. The revolutionary RFID system is designed to enhance the library experience for both customers and staff. The system dramatically speeds up the library checkout and return process, protects items from unauthorized removal from the library and reduces materials handling time by as much as 75%. The branch is the first in the Philadelphia Library system to get this technology. " ...