UHF RFID Library Book Tag ID-9503-U9 (95 × 3 mm)
A slim 95 × 3 mm UHF RFID tag for library books, narrow enough to sit in the spine. PET with permanent acrylic adhesive, readable up to 5 m for self-checkout, returns and handheld shelf audits.
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Key features
- 95 × 3 mm strip that fits inside a book spine
- U9 chip (NXP UCODE 9) with 96-bit EPC, EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C
- Reads up to 5 m, depending on the reader
- PET substrate with permanent acrylic adhesive
- Rated for −20 °C to +70 °C operating temperature
- Chip
- U9 (NXP UCODE 9)
- Protocol
- EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C
- Frequency
- 865–868 MHz (India); 902–928 MHz
- Read range
- Up to 5 m (reader dependent)
Overview
UHF RFID library tag sized for book spines
The 9503-U9 is a 95 × 3 mm UHF tag for book management in public, academic, school and institutional libraries. At 3 mm wide it slips into the spine without a visible bump, keeping the tag out of sight and clear of the spine label. UHF readers pick up many spines in one pass, which suits libraries with long runs of shelving.
How libraries use it
- Self-checkout and returns: a stack of books placed on the station is read together.
- Shelf audits: walk an aisle with a handheld and record every spine, including misplaced titles.
- Periodicals and bound journals: the narrow strip suits thin spines.
- Inter-branch loans: items stay identifiable as they move between branches.
Encoding and integration
The tag carries a 96-bit EPC. Most libraries write the accession number into it and keep the catalogue record in the library management system, which talks to self-check and staff stations, usually over SIP2. Encode and verify each tag at a staff workstation while books are processed, before they return to the shelf.
Want a wider label with more adhesive area? Compare the 125 × 7 mm UHF library label.
Planning a full installation? Our RFID library management guide covers stations, gates and software.
Typical applications
- Library book tagging
- Self-checkout kiosks
- Handheld shelf audits
- Periodicals and journals
- Inter-branch loans
Specifications
Datasheet (PDF)| Chip | U9 (NXP UCODE 9) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C |
| Memory | 96-bit EPC |
| Frequency | 865–868 MHz (India); 902–928 MHz |
| Read range | Up to 5 m (reader dependent) |
| Dimensions | 95 × 3 mm |
| Material | PET with permanent acrylic adhesive |
| Operating temperature | −20 °C to +70 °C |
Frequently asked questions
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