Perspectives on the implementation of standardization within the UK library RFID market

Implementation of RFID technology within the library sector has taken great strides forward over the last decade. ISO 28560 is a recent standard aimed at providing a common platform to an industry that has initially evolved with a number of implementers formulating their own RFID data storage models. Although RFID standards such as ISO 14223, 14443 & 15693, relating to air interface protocols largely predate their implementation, standards such as ISO 28560 which pertain to standardisation of tag data models have been introduced at a stage when implementations have reached a certain level of maturity. This paper provides a critique of the applicability of ISO 28560 through direct experience in applying it to the UK library market.