Library automation, RFID and OCR: what to look for in library solutions

Library solutions cover cataloguing software, automation, RFID or barcode labelling, kiosk devices and full-text search with OCR together. Handling them not separately but as a single project, within the framework of librarianship criteria, prevents incompatibilities.

What does library automation include?

Automation covers the cataloguing of materials such as books, periodicals, articles, reports, theses and e-documents, as well as loan-and-return operations and user management. If your organisation already uses a different automation system, the solution can be set up to work in integration with it.

What is RFID used for in a library?

RFID tags give every book a machine-readable identity and speed up loan and return, stocktaking and shelf checking. There are two tag families, HF and UHF; which one is suitable is determined by the usage scenario. Dijital Yazılım offers RFID software, tag printing services, device sales and HF-UHF tag support together.

How do you decide between 1D and 2D barcodes and RFID?

• Barcodes are low-cost and easy to implement; each item must be scanned individually.
• RFID allows several items to be read quickly; tag and device costs are higher.
• Many libraries use the two methods together.

Why are OCR and full-text search important?

OCR (optical character recognition) converts scanned page images into searchable text. In this way, not only the title and bibliographic details of a book or document, but also the words inside it become searchable. When used together with e-book creation and a digital archive, this feature opens the library collection to research.

What other services are needed in library solutions?

• Kiosk solutions
• E-book creation
• Consumables made for libraries
• Book repair and restoration

All services are on the library solutions page. For historical collections, you may also want to look at our guide to Ottoman documents.

Frequently asked questions

Which materials can be catalogued?

Books, periodicals, articles, reports, theses and e-documents can be catalogued.

Are book repair and restoration included in your service?

Yes, in addition to consumables made for libraries, book repair and restoration are also within the scope of the service.

Where should you start with your archive?

If you are not sure which step to begin with, we start the first meeting with a feasibility study and an inventory. The digital archive assessment and the initial meeting are free of charge; you can fill in the form on the contact page or call +90 (212) 588 51 44.