Parisian libraries to implement RFID self-checkout
February 12, 2008
RFID Journal: The city of Paris, France, has announced plans to implement RFID at 42 of its library branches, using a solution from 3M Library Systems. The libraries intend to use RFID to better manage circulation and inventory, as well as to improve security. Also, at those branches with larger numbers of patrons, the city plans to implement RFID-enabled self-service checkout and return facilities to free up staff. The agreement, according to 3M, calls for the company to provide at least 3 million RFID tags, as well as kiosks, interrogators, detection gates and self-checkout systems that allow customers to check out and return items, and in some cases pay fees and fines, without staff assistance.