Figures show that over 25 million books have been recorded as missing from British libraries since 1996. For book advocates and those seeking educational support, these figures mean that there are now 50% fewer books available to borrow! Unfortunately, due to the nature of library services and the storehouse style functionality of the spaces, they…
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.…
D-Tech International has provided Lewisham Libraries with equipment for more than ten years. The library required a solution that would facilitate longer opening hours and maximise efficiency. Self-service equipment needed to be easy to use, to encourage patrons to embrace the technology and use it to its full potential. Most recently the library was presented…
The Bodleian library is the second largest in Britain, after the British Library, as well as being one of the oldest in Europe. This library has been of legal deposit for over 400 years, and over such a long time has achieved a substantial and interesting history. Now home to over 12 million printed items,…
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…
Rivers Academy is an Ofsted rated Outstanding secondary school with around 1200 pupils, including the sixth form. The school opened its new library five years ago and is still building up its stock, currently holding around 4000 books. As is the case with many school libraries, Rivers Academy sought a competitively priced solution which would…
D-Tech International was one of the first companies to use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in library management solutions. That was back in 1998, and we have continuously invested resources into the development of innovative, cost-effective products that improve security, flexibility in stock management and inventory control, as well as data collection and trend analysis.…