RFID Library Management System

Education · HF RFID

Libraries that Run Themselves.

Identium’s RFID Library Management modernises school, college, and public libraries — self-checkout kiosks, handheld shelf audits, security gates, and returns automation built on 13.56 MHz HF RFID, the global library standard.

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SelfCheckout

60xFaster Audits

SecurityGates

Multi-formatBooks, DVDs, Tablets

Built for Scale, Precision & Speed

Self-checkout Kiosks

Members place a stack of books on the HF pad — all scanned at once in 2 seconds.

Rapid Shelf Audits

Walk the stacks with a handheld — entire library audited in hours, not days.

Security Gates

HF anti-theft gates at library exits — alarm triggers for un-issued items.

24/7 Return Drop-box

Members drop books anytime — RFID auto-records returns and updates accounts.

Circulation Analytics

Which books circulate, which gather dust — inform acquisitions.

Multi-format Tags

Thin inlays for books, button tags for AV media, labels for tablets/laptops.

Member ID Cards

HF member cards for fast identification, fine management, and reservation queue.

ILS Integration

Integrates with KOHA, Liblime, SLIM, LibSys, Alma, and custom ILS systems.

Member App

Reserve, renew, check fines — members self-serve everything from their phone.

Three-Layer RFID Architecture

A clean flow from tagging to real-time dashboards — built for operational scale.

Tag every item

Thin HF inlays placed discreetly inside each book, journal, DVD, or tablet.

Kiosks + gates

Self-checkout pads at counters, exit gates for security, return drop-boxes for after-hours.

ILS integrated

Every transaction updates the Integrated Library System — no duplicate work.

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Modernise your library.

From tagging-in-a-day to full self-checkout — Identium handles the rollout.

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Integrating with Koha and Other Library Software via SIP2

An RFID library management system in India rarely stands alone: most libraries already run Koha, SLIM, LibSys or similar, and the RFID hardware feeds that software rather than replacing it. The bridge is typically SIP2 (Standard Interchange Protocol), which Koha and many commercial LMS platforms expose for self-check devices; an LMS API or database view can be used instead, with the field mapping confirmed at scoping.

Touchpoint	Conversation with the LMS
Staff workstation	Desktop HF reader reads a stack of books; issue or return posts to the patron record and sets or clears the security bit
Self-checkout kiosk	Member card plus books → checkout request over SIP2; tags are disarmed only after the LMS confirms
Security gate	Typically checks the tag’s security state locally, so it works if the network is slow; alarms on un-issued items
Handheld audit	Reads shelf tags and exports for comparison against the LMS catalogue, flagging missing or misshelved items

Identium integrates via SIP2 and standard library protocols as a capability, not a formal Koha certification, so we recommend a short pilot against your live LMS before rollout. Our Koha and SIP2 integration guide walks through the setup; for education campuses pairing library and attendance, contact us to scope both.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Identium RFID library system work with Koha?

Yes, as a capability. Koha supports SIP2 for self-check and circulation devices, and Identium's staff stations, self-checkout kiosks and gates commonly connect through that protocol; a direct API or database route can be used where a library prefers it. We do not claim a formal Koha certification, so we recommend testing issue, return and renew against your live Koha instance during scoping — see the Koha and SIP2 integration guide on our blog.

Should a library use HF or UHF RFID?

HF 13.56 MHz (ISO 15693) is the long-standing global library standard: books can be stacked on a pad and read together, the short range avoids picking up tags on the neighbouring shelf, and library labels, gates and kiosks are widely available in HF. UHF is used by some libraries for longer-range shelf reading, but it is more prone to stray reads. Identium supplies both HF library labels and UHF tags, and generally leads with HF unless a specific requirement points to UHF.

Can we tag an existing collection, or only new books?

Existing collections are tagged retrospectively: an HF label is applied inside the cover or spine and encoded with the accession number that already exists in your LMS, so the catalogue does not need to be rebuilt. Identium converts HF library labels in-house and can supply them pre-encoded on request; the pace of tagging depends on how many staff or volunteers you assign, and it can be done shelf by shelf without closing the library.

What does an RFID library management system cost in India?

There is no single price — the main drivers are collection size (number of labels), how many touchpoints you need (staff stations, self-checkout kiosks, security gates, handhelds), member cards, and the LMS integration and pilot effort. Per-label cost generally falls as volume rises from a small trial to tens of thousands of pieces. Share your collection size, number of exits and LMS name and we will send a manufacturer quote.