I haven't actually used RFID in an institutional setting, but did look into
it all a while back (I had the advantage that my brother worked on the
development RFID at TIRIS with Texas Instruments way back when, so I was
able to get plenty of free, no strings consulting...).
Anyway, while there are
ta Fe, NM 87505
Paul.smutko at state.nm.us
-Original Message-
From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of
Cathryn Goodwin
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 11:33 AM
To: Museum Computer Network Listserv
Subject: [MCN-L] Bar-codes / RFID / Both?
Is your museum
We looked at this a few months ago and concluded that for us bar code was a
better choice do to cost and how we planned to use it. However, we have not
moved to implement yet.
John
John R. Bedard
Director of Information Projects and Services
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 Third A
Goodwin
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 1:33 PM
To: Museum Computer Network Listserv
Subject: [MCN-L] Bar-codes / RFID / Both?
Is your museum using RFID? Princeton University Art Museum is
researching the pros/cons of barcoding and RFID for inventory
management. Is RFID ready for use in location
Is your museum using RFID? Princeton University Art Museum is
researching the pros/cons of barcoding and RFID for inventory
management. Is RFID ready for use in location management? Are some
museums using it for other purposes (security/ visitor interaction? )
Thanks in advance
Cathryn Goodwin
