Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Date of this Version
1-2024
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The main aim of this study is to determine the status of implementing the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in the central library of Jadavpur University, Kolkata; the other purpose is to increase awareness of RFID technology among library professionals and users of the library. RFID technology occurs in many areas of society, such as healthcare, marketing, libraries, etc. For this study, the users and library professionals of Jadavpur University have been selected. This study adopted the descriptive analytical research method, and quantitative and qualitative data were collected to achieve its objectives. The survey method has been used with the help of two sets of questionnaires. The first stage evolved by making a questionnaire to conduct research or gather information from users and library professionals. The second stage included the data tabulated in an Excel sheet and presented for analysis in tabular, bar, and graph formats. The study explained the outline of the RFID technology implementation status, the amount of work done in the library, and the gaps; it also explained the awareness of RFID technology among library professionals and Users and the user satisfaction level towards the library services.