COMPARATIVE STUDY OF BARCODE, QR-CODE AND RFID SYSTEM IN LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

RFID, Barcodes and QR codes are similar in the fact that they are data collection technologies, meaning they automate the process of collecting data. However they also differ significantly in many areas. Barcodes, QR Codes and RFIDs help to manage and keep track of the inventory. These codes can be used in libraries as paper-free labels, library ID cards, and for acquiring information from a librarian, library instruction, and also for marketing. This article attempts to compare all the three technologies on various grounds like durability, cost, information capacity, read range etc. to determine the best out of it.