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To complement Holt Jackson's role as a library book supplier, we have partnered with innovative library RFID supplier ST LogiTrack to bring ELiMS to the UK and Eire.
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ELiMS is the RFID-based Electronic Library Management System, a suite of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technologies, designed to improve library efficiencies by managing the tracking, distribution, circulation and flow of library books and materials.
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ELiMS Overview |
| Please click on an ELiMS component below for detailed information |
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ELiMS Components |
Local Host
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Acts as a primary domain controller, database server and backup server. The local host helps to administer the RFID stations as a single group in the local network and records all the transaction history carried out in the branch.
 | Fully integrates all the ELiMS components with this central host. |
| Functions even when library management system (LMS) is down. |
| Ensures that library operations are not disrupted. |
| Customiseable to integrate with existing LMS software. |
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Borrowing Station
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The ELiMS Borrowing / Multi-Purpose Station allows library users to self-issue / return items without library staff assistance.
| | Enables the borrowing of different media types (e.g. books, CD-ROM, video cassette, tapes) with a single user interface. |
| Allows user to select from multiple available languages. |
| Multi media interface. |
| Reduces queuing / waiting time in the library. |
| Prints receipts as proof of loan. |
| Provision for additional security features such as PIN entry or CCTV camera. |
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Book Drop
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The ELiMS Book Drop allows users to return their borrowed items anytime, even when the library is closed and can be placed at any convenient location.
| Loans are instantaneously cancelled. |
| Librarians are freed from labour-intensive loan cancellation activities. |
| Flap lock to ensure return of valid library materials. |
| Multi media interface. |
| Integrates seamlessly with the Auto Sorter for automatic sorting of books upon return. |
| Prints receipts as proof of return. |
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Remote Return Kiosk
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The ELiMS Remote Return Kiosk operates independently and can be located anywhere, e.g. shopping malls, train stations, etc to offer library users a convenient way to return their borrowed library materials.
| Provides convenient 24/7 return access to library customers. |
| Connects to LMS for loan cancellations. |
| Prints receipts as proof of return. |
| Flap lock to ensure return of valid library materials. |
| Multi media interface. |
| Automatically locks the chute flap once the bin is full. |
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Sorting Station
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The ELiMS Sorting Station allows items to be sorted and returned quickly to the shelves in order to reduce turnaround time.
| Reduces manpower in handling item sorting. |
| Reduces turnaround time of item shelving. |
| Ease in identifying items belonging to other branches eg. in an inter-library loan situation. |
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Auto Sorter
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The ELiMS Auto Sorter is an efficiency boosting library sorting system which allows items to be automatically sorted into capture bins according to branch code, sort code or items on a reserved list.
| The Auto Sorter is fully integrated with the Book Drop to ease the book return process. |
| System is modular and may be configured for a different number of sort bins. Bins are easily configurable for different sorting algorithms. |
| Combines the functions of item return, sort and security. |
| Safety and Occupational Hazard Certification available. |
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Stock Management Solution
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The ELiMS Stock Management Solution makes locating and identifying items an easy task for librarians.
| Inventory checks and stock taking can be performed without disrupting normal library operations. |
| Identification errors are tremendously reduced. |
| Misplaced items can be detected and located easily. |
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Smart Shelves
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The ELiMS Smart Shelf System provides real-time tracking of tagged library materials on shelves.
| Designed for implementation on existing library shelves, including metallic shelves. |
| Provides periodic scan of entire library collection on shelves. |
| Accurate item tracking to tier level. |
| Facilitates access to information through web-based Admin Station application. |
| Interfaces to a library map to facilitate ease of item location. |
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Admin Station
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The ELiMS Admin Station is configured to be web accessed to enable authorized library staff to monitor the status of every ELiMS component such as borrowing station, sorting station, etc. This module can also perform remote reset, transaction logging, status update etc as well as generating reports.
| Web based configuration. |
| Monitors the status of all ELiMS components. |
| Allows remote station reset/shut down. |
| Logs all transactions. |
| Report Generation. |
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Counter Station
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An ELiMS Counter Station is a multi-function library staff station that is able to perform the borrowing and returning functions. It can be used as a back up when the self-issue stations are busy.
| Performs borrow, return and disarm functions. |
| Improves customer service. |
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Tagging Station
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The ELiMS Tagging Station is a stand-alone station that will facilitate the conversion of the library to RFID. The station conveniently programs information of the library materials from the LMS database onto RFID tags which are then attached into the library item.
| Simple process. |
| Mobile and compact. |
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RFID Tags
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The ELiMS RFID Tag has the ability to store information relating to the specific item to which they are attached, rewrite again without any requirement for contact or line of sight. Data within a tag may provide identification for an item, proof of ownership, original storage location and loan status.
| No line of sight required. |
| Information directly attached to product. |
| Functionalities of barcode, EAS label and rf-transponder in one label. |
| Different shapes and sizes available. |
| Accelerates scanning and identification process. |
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EAS Gantry Gates
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Library theft prevention is easy to manage as it is built into the RFID technology.
| Achieves both inventory and security management with a single technology. |
| Alerts staff of any unauthorised item being taken out of the library premises. |
| Monitors patronage of the library using embedded counter. |
| Option to integrate with other security devices such as CCTV cameras and door access systems. |
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Smart Dispenser
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The ELiMS Smart Dispenser allows users to borrow library materials and to pick up reserved materials even after library opening hours.
| Can be conveniently located, whether outside library or at a remote location. |
| Facilitates borrowing after library opening hours. |
| Enables pick up of reserved library materials. |
| Multi media interface. |
| Interactive touch screen. |
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RFID Q & A |
| | What is RFID ? |
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RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification and will take libraries 'beyond the barcode' in the key areas of checking in / out materials, stock management and security.
Each library item will contain a small RFID tag which will eventually replace both the barcode for identification and the tattle tape for security.
The beauty of RFID is that you don't need 'line of sight' to identify the book so can be scanned without needing to open the book. Multiple items can be issued / returned simultaneously.
The RFID tags contain a small computer chip which can store information to uniquely identify the book and the library/branch who owns it and, unlike a barcode, can be written to and updated over time.
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| | How does RFID work ? |
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Unlike barcodes where the laser scanner must be directly over the barcode to read it, RFID uses radio waves which can pass through the book so can read the tag while the book is closed. The pad on which the book sits during the tagging/issue/return stage is an RFID antenna and is connected to a reader/writer. This antenna/transmitter produces a radio frequency field which effectively powers up the tag and it transmits back its contents (usually the unique accession number among other information).
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This data is then fed back to the ELiMS software and onto the library management system.
ELiMS links to many major library management systems and will easily connect to any unapproved system which supports the industry standard SIP 2 protocol (and most do) or NCIP standards. SIP 2 basically is an approved set of instructions that allow many external systems to talk to the LMS for issues / borrower id confirmation etc.
There are several different sizes of tags each designed for a different type of media including books, video cassettes and CD's.
Please click here for more information on RFID fundamentals.
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| | What benefits does ELiMS & RFID bring to my library ? |
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- Full self-service capability. Customers can perform their own mass borrowing / returning 24x7 (with the smart dispenser / bookdrop). Increased speed of issue / returns. Smaller (or eliminated) queues. User friendly with a single interface for issue and return.
- Gives a genuine chance to rethink the layout of the library. No longer is a large issue counter a necessity. This can be replaced by self-issue stations and smaller customer help / information points.
- The librarians can 'emerge from behind the counter' and become more customer focused, doing what librarians do and enjoy best, helping the public.
- Linked to the above point there are proven statistics on improved customer satisfaction and increased loan rates.
- Libraries are able to handle much higher transaction rates with the same staff strength. Helps towards the Gershon efficiency targets.
- Improved inventory management. Easier and quicker tools for stock taking, weeding and location of titles.
- Ease of sorting returned books. Quick identification of the owning library or stock area. Can be sorted manually or auto-sorted.
- Theft reduction. RFID security gates are proven to pick up over 90% of armed tags as opposed to 70-80% for EM security systems. Also much harder to disarm the tags than demagnetise the strips.
- WOW factor. RFID is 'state of the art' and the library world is leading the way for many industries on the use of this technology.
- Real-time monitoring of library activity from customer counts on the doors through to issue counts etc. Extensive reporting capabilities from the Admin Station.
- Our products are scaleable and modular to allow easier expansion. Can seamlessly build from an initial small implementation.
- ELiMS can display all the on screen instructions and messages in up to 6 languages. Ideal for areas of high ethnic diversity.
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| | Who do I contact and how can I arrange a demonstration of ELiMS ? |
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Warren Lord, previously our I.T Manager, has taken on the role of
RFID Business Manager and is co-ordinating all our RFID projects.
Please contact him for further information about the ELiMS system or to arrange a demonstration of the self-issue and stock management solutions.
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Warren Lord
RFID Business Manager
The Holt Jackson Book Company Limited
Preston Road
Lytham
Lancashire
FY8 5AX
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| | Who are our partners ? |
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We have partnered with ST LogiTrack, an established technology house from Singapore which is part owned by the Singapore government. They boast the implementation of the first 13.56Mhz RFID based library systems for the National Library of Singapore back in 1998.
They now have over 100 sites spread across the Far and Middle East including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Korea, India, Brunei, Qatar and have made large inroads into the Australian market.
Holt Jackson and a French collaborator are their latest partners as we work together to bring the success story of ELiMS to Western Europe.
Their suite of RFID technologies is grouped under the banner of ELiMS (Electronic Library Management System) and their slogan is 'Creative RFID Solutions'. In keeping with this they are always looking for new and innovative uses of RFID in libraries.
Please click on their logo to the left or here to view their website.
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