Bibliotheca published an article examining the history of library security, differences between electromagnetic and RFID systems, what gates detect, why security starts before the door, and how privacy and accessibility factor into entrance design.
Published
Signal category
Research & Knowledge
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“Our latest article looks at the history of library security, the differences between electromagnetic and RFID systems, what gates actually detect, why security starts before the door, and how privacy and accessibility factor into entrance design.”
— Bibliotheca team
Company
Bibliotheca
We make the library experience seamless for over 30,000 libraries worldwide.
- Industry
- Libraries
- Location
- Lake Elmo, US
- Company size
- 579 employees
For over 50 years, Bibliotheca has partnered with libraries to meet the needs of their communities worldwide. Things are changing at lightning speed. It’s time to imagine what a library can do—what a library can be—today and tomorrow. Libraries are competing with the best in consumer technologies and can’t afford to stick with the status quo. At Bibliotheca, we aren’t just keeping up with the times, we’re inventing the future. Through integrated technology, we reimagine how libraries function to inspire and delight all kinds of people, wherever they are. Bibliotheca works with 30,000 libraries around the globe to make the library experience seamless, intuitive, and inclusive. We work wonders for library staff, too. As degreed librarians and avid library users, we understand not only the unique management challenges that libraries face, but also what the future of library service will demand. We pair global insight with strong local support, so no matter where you are, we’ve got a team nearby to help you make sure your library is ready.
Founded 1960