What Types of RFID Library Tags Are There?

RFID library tags are mainly categorized into several types based on their operating frequency, physical form, and application scenarios. Each type has distinct characteristics and is suitable for different purposes:ZY4GEENFC: A Global RFID tag, NFC tag, RFID Solution Provider

1. By Operating Frequency

High-Frequency (HF) RFID Tags

• Operating Frequency: 13.56 MHz.
• Features: Medium read range (typically 10 cm to 1 meter), suitable for integration with library self-checkout systems and supporting fast data transmission.
• Applications: Widely used for library book management, borrowing, and inventory checks.

Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) RFID Tags

• Operating Frequency: 860 MHz to 960 MHz.
• Features: Long read range (up to several meters or even more than 10 meters), suitable for large-scale rapid inventory checks and batch operations.
• Applications: Ideal for libraries that require efficient inventory management and fast reading capabilities.

2. By Physical Form

Paper Tags

• Features: Low cost, easy to affix inside book pages or on the back cover, suitable for large-scale deployment.
• Applications: General book management.

Embedded Tags

• Features: RFID chips are embedded in the spine or cover of the book, providing higher durability and security.
• Applications: Valuable books or those requiring higher protection.

Anti-Metal Tags

• Features: Suitable for hardcover books or those that may come into contact with metal, preventing signal interference.
• Applications: Management of hardcover books and ancient books in libraries.

3. By Application Scenario

Book Tags

• Size: Common sizes are 2 inches × 2 inches or 2 inches × 3 inches.
• Features: Support for personalized printing, including library logos, book classification numbers, and barcodes.
• Applications: Borrowing, returning, and inventory checks of ordinary books.

Audio/Visual (A/V) Tags

• Features: Specifically designed for CDs, DVDs, and other multimedia materials, offering better protection and reading performance.
• Applications: Management of CDs, DVDs, and other multimedia materials in libraries.

4. By Function

Standard RFID Tags

• Features: Provide basic identification and data storage functions.
• Applications: Routine book management.

Multi-Functional RFID Tags

• Features: Integrated with multiple functions, such as anti-counterfeiting, encryption, and EAS anti-theft functions.
• Applications: Libraries that require advanced management functions.

Recommendations

• HF Tags: Suitable for close-range operations, such as at checkout counters and for shelf inventory checks.
• UHF Tags: Suitable for long-range reading, such as for rapid inventory checks and batch borrowing/returning.
• Paper Tags: Low cost, suitable for large-scale deployment.
• Embedded or Anti-Metal Tags: Suitable for valuable books or complex environments.