UNLV Libraries and the digital identification frontier

Purpose - To reflect on activities and developments related to the 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management since its implementation at the UNLV Libraries, including system hardware and software developments and the UNLV Libraries' evolving relationship with 3M™.Design methodology approach - Follo...

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Published in:Library hi tech 2005-09, Vol.23 (3), p.313-322
Main Authors: Fabbi, Jennifer L., Watson, Sidney D., Marks, Kenneth E., Sylvis, Zep
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3M Digital Materials Flow Management
3M Library Systems
Automatic identification
Automation
Bar codes
Collaboration
Collection management
Digital libraries
Electronic data interchange
Identification
Libraries
Library management
Library materials
Lied Library
Nevada
Nevada University at Las Vegas
Online technical services
Privacy
Product development
Radio frequency identification
Scanners
Software
Studies
University libraries
USA
Work stations
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Summary:Purpose - To reflect on activities and developments related to the 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management since its implementation at the UNLV Libraries, including system hardware and software developments and the UNLV Libraries' evolving relationship with 3M™.Design methodology approach - Following an introduction which highlights the major 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management components in place at the UNLV Libraries, product improvements that have expanded the functionality of the system are detailed, patrons and staff benefits of the technology are described, and RFID privacy issues at the UNLV Libraries are examined.Findings - Expanded capability and use of the 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management system has allowed the UNLV Libraries to establish more efficient processes for undertaking collection management activities, such as inventory and weeding. The system has also had a positive impact on customer service. Benefits of the system currently outweigh the potential risks in terms of patron privacy.Practical implications - Libraries must continually assess their positions on radio frequency identification (RFID) and patron privacy as technology progresses. Additional possibilities and developments stemming from further collaboration between libraries and vendors in areas such as product standardization are anticipated.Originality value - Provides information on innovative uses of the 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management system and gives concrete examples of system benefits. Useful to libraries considering the implementation of an RFID system, those currently working with the 3M™ Digital Materials Flow Management system, and those considering collaborative work on product development with a vendor.
ISSN:0737-8831
2054-166X
DOI:10.1108/07378830510621739