Radio-Frequency Identification, otherwise known as RFID, has become extremely popular in the library community, despite many organisations only touching the surface of its capabilities. Discover the top capabilities of RFID in libraries…
A recent online BBC News article has sparked a few interesting conversations here at D-Tech, where we are always looking at innovations within the library sector and how our technology, current and in development, can improve services and efficiency. The article looks at two libraries, Woolwich and Chester, and considers what makes them popular amongst…
D-Tech International was founded and built upon the ethos that good customer care starts with the initial enquiry and continues long after an installation is completed. Our service provision is recognised throughout the library sector for its excellent quality. Because we manufacture our own products, we are in the best position to provide spares and…
Whilst the Stuttgart City Library consists of 17 branch libraries, the mobile library and the elibrary; it is the central library at the Mailänder Platz that we will focus on in this article. Often hailed as the most modern library in Europe and a tourist attraction in its own right, the award-winning central library was…
As a means of conveyed electronically stored information, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) labels have many potential uses, making them a very versatile tool in a variety of different sectors. Using electromagnetic fields, RFID book tags contain readable information that can be used to track and identify an object, an animal and even a human being.…
Every library security installation is memorable for the D-Tech team. It may be particularly challenging, it could revolutionise the way a library operates, or it might be a welcome opportunity to catch up with a client with whom we have a long-term relationship. When we were asked to install an additional self-service unit in the…
As 2017 draws to a close, we can reflect on another busy year of exciting installations and new business opportunities. In a time of continued budget reviews and limited resources in the library sector, we are proud to have helped so many establishments to improve their security and efficiency through our cost-effective solutions. We hope you…
School budgets are under constant pressure and despite evidence of a decline in literacy across the UK showing that rates of teenage literacy in England are lower than those of other OECD nations, the school library’s resources are often first to be decimated. That may be because, at the time of writing, it is not…
Whether your patrons only pay for certain borrowed items and overdue books or you offer a broad range of options, such as booking theatre tickets and paying council charges, there is an expectation that you will give customers a choice of payment methods. South Tyneside Libraries recognised that it needed to future-proof its services, and…
101 Independence Avenue in Washington DC is home to the largest library in the world. With more than one-hundred and sixty-four million items – spanning bookshelves to the total of eight hundred and thirty-eight miles – The Library of Congress is a place of very high cultural and academic importance. Founded in 1800, this Library…
As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to take stock of your library provision and to plan ahead to ensure you are providing the best possible service for your students. James Breakell, UK Managing Director of D-Tech International, looks at the key areas for potential improvements. It is not that long…
D-Tech International is renowned for its library security systems, using technologies including EM, RF, RFIQ and RFID to design, develop, manufacture and install high-performance products that facilitate self-service, stock control and management, security, people counters and 24-hour vending in a variety of industries. Whilst we work predominantly in the library sector, our solutions provide a…