Implementation of RFID Technology in Academic Libraries in India: Advantages, Challenges, and Recommendations
Author(s): Dr. Avisek Chaudhuri
Abstract - The integration of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in academic libraries has revolutionized library operations by enhancing circulation efficiency, strengthening security, and simplifying inventory management. In India, the adoption of RFID has been gradual but impactful, with pioneering implementations at premier institutions such as IIT Delhi, IIM Calcutta, and Jadavpur University in West Bengal. This paper explores the major components of RFID systems—tags, readers, gates, kiosks, and software—and examines their role in transforming library services. It highlights the key advantages of RFID, including self-service facilities, rapid stock verification, and reduced staff workload, while also addressing challenges such as high costs, technical complexities, and privacy concerns. A comparative analysis of benefits and problems, supported by case studies from Indian libraries, provides a balanced perspective on the technology’s current status...
Keywords - RFID technology, academic libraries, library automation, circulation management, information security, inventory control, India, West Bengal, smart libraries, library modernization.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.4.2025.1983
Cite This Article As:, Chaudhuri, A (2025) Implementation of RFID Technology in Academic Libraries in India: Advantages, Challenges, and Recommendations. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(4) 140-149. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1983 Page: 140-149 Publication Date: 7 November 2025