Public sector & environment
RFID Library System Hardware: Book Labels, Member Cards and Desk Readers
A library RFID project starts with two choices: the label that goes inside each book, and the card each member carries. HF at 13.56 MHz is the usual answer for both. The labels are thin enough to hide inside a cover, the read zone is short and controlled, and ICODE SLIX2 book labels carry an anti-theft bit that an exit gate can check.
This page brings together the HF book labels, member cards and desk readers from our catalogue. Circulation, member records, shelf audits and the public catalogue are handled by the RFID Library Management System from Identium One, which is shown in full on identiumone.com.
How it works
- 1
Tag every copy
Stick an ICODE SLIX2 label inside the cover of each copy and link its UID to that copy, so two copies of the same title stay separate in the records.
- 2
Issue member cards
Print member cards with name, photo and number on an HF chip that the issue counter can read.
- 3
Issue and return at the desk
A USB HF reader at the counter reads the member card and the book label, and the software records the loan so the exit gate treats the book as issued.
- 4
Verify stock from the tags
Shelf audits work from the tag data, so missing, misplaced and unreturned copies show up in the reports instead of in a manual register check.
Hardware you need
Book labels
ICODE SLIX2 labels to ISO 15693 at 13.56 MHz, each with the EAS anti-theft bit. The 50 × 50 mm label is the compact option; the 80 × 50 mm version gives a larger antenna where the cover allows it. Both can carry a printed UID, barcode or logo.
- Icode Slix2 RFID Label 50*50₹12 + GST
- Icode Slix2 RFID Label 80*50₹12 + GST
Member cards
Printed CR80 ID cards with logo, name and photo, ordered with the 13.56 MHz HF chip, or NFC cards with NTAG, MIFARE or ICODE SLIX chips.
- Printed RFID ID Card₹30 + GST
- NFC Card 13.56 MHz (NTAG, MIFARE Classic, DESFire, ICODE SLIX)₹20 + GST
Counter reader-writer
The IDTS-RWS9 desk reader-writer connects and draws power over USB and works at 0 to 5 cm, for the circulation desk and for enrolling cards. Confirm with our team that it supports encoding your chosen book label before you order.
- HF Desktop Reader Writer₹4,500 + GST
Card reader at the issue desk
The HRD20 is a slim USB reader with a 5 to 10 cm range for reading member cards at a counter or help desk.
- HF RFID Desktop Reader HRD20 (13.56 MHz, USB)₹2,000 + GST
The software
The RFID Library Management System from Identium One manages the work around the tags: title and copy records, member types, issue and return, reservations with a hold queue, fines and receipts, shelf audit sessions, alerts from exit gates on items that were not issued, email and SMS reminders, and a public online catalogue. Self-issue stations, shelf-audit handhelds and exit gates are part of a full system, so plan them with the Identium One team. For screens, workflow and a demo, see the RFID Library Management System on IdentiumOne.
RFID library management software for schools, colleges and public libraries on IdentiumOneWhy teams use it
- Book labels sit inside the cover, out of sight and away from wear.
- The anti-theft bit on each label lets an exit gate check items as they leave.
- Stock verification works from tag data rather than a page-by-page register check.
- Member cards can share a chip type with your campus ID where the readers match.
Shop the hardware
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Printed RFID ID Card
₹30 + GST
Min. order 500 pcs
NFC Card 13.56 MHz (NTAG, MIFARE Classic, DESFire, ICODE SLIX)
₹20 + GST
Min. order 500 pcs
Frequently asked questions
Which RFID label should I buy for library books?
An HF ICODE SLIX2 label such as our 50 × 50 mm or 80 × 50 mm book label. Both work to ISO 15693 at 13.56 MHz and carry the anti-theft bit that library exit gates look for.
Can one card be both the library card and the campus ID?
Often, yes, if both systems read the same chip. Our printed ID cards come with an HF or LF chip, and NFC cards are available with NTAG, MIFARE or ICODE SLIX chips. Tell us which readers your campus already uses and match the chip to them.
Can a library use UHF tags instead of HF?
Yes. The store also stocks slim UHF book tags such as the ID-9503-U9. UHF tags pair with UHF handhelds and gate readers, not with the HF desk readers on this page, so choose one frequency for the whole collection. Our UHF vs HF tag guide compares the two.
Where can I see the library software?
On IdentiumOne, Identium’s solutions site, which walks through circulation, audits and the public catalogue and offers a demo of the RFID Library Management System.