Exploring RFID Technology Application for Managing Library and Information Services in University and Institutional Libraries of North East India : An Overview

The first part of paper describes about the concept, historical development, components of RFID Technology. The paper discusses about the proposal to study the status of RFID implementation in University and Institutional Libraries of North East India. As the RFID Technology application in libraries and other business organizations are gaining momentum, there is an urgent need for exploring the possibility for using RFID Technology in Library and Information Centres of North East India and discuss many issues and challenges to implement RFID Technology and University and Institutional Libraries of North East India. The second part of paper highlights the application of RFID Technology for managing housekeeping operations of university and institutional library services effectively. A brief outline of Research Project for Implementing RFID Technology in University and Institutional Libraries of North East India has also been described in brief