This brief presentation explains the use of Radio Frequency Identification in Libraries today.

1. The Use of RFID in Public Libraries By Danielle M. Walsh Fall 2005 GSLIS 701: Fundamentals of Library Science

2. Introduction What is the controversy all about?

6. How does RFID work in Libraries?

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