PENERAPAN RFID (RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION) DALAM LAYANAN SIRKULASI DI GRHATAMA PUSTAKA BPAD DIY

The purpose of this research is to know the implementation of RFID on circulation service in Grhatama Pustaka by using descriptive qualitative research method. Sources of data in this study were came from textbooks, journals, previous research , observations, and interviews. Informants amounted to 7 (seven) peoples are librarians and staff who served in circulation service. Technique of data analysis used data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results of this research indicate RFID was very helpfull librarians and library staff in the circulation service of Grahatama Pustaka so that the circulation process can proceed quickly, accurately and can secure the library collections. The obstacles faced in the implementation of RFID are RFID system error on Staff Workstation. The other obstacle is technical constraint when processing of library collection. The last one, RFID is a library automation technology which have relative price, expensive as procurement as maintaince.