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Joseph Norwood¹, Ben Skinner

¹University of Sussex, BN1 9QL, Brighton, UK. j.norwood@sussex.ac.uk

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A scoping study explored implementing radio frequency identification (RFID) in a hospital library. Findings supported RFID adoption, aiding staff in creating a practical business plan with quantifiable benefits.

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Health Informatics
Library Science

Background:

Hospital libraries face challenges in resource management and user services.
Technological integration, such as RFID, offers potential solutions for efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a scoping study on the feasibility of implementing radio frequency identification devices (RFID) in a hospital library.
To support the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH) Trust in potential RFID implementation.

Main Methods:

A scoping study was performed for an MA dissertation.
Findings were utilized by library staff to develop a business plan.

Main Results:

The study provided practical insights for RFID implementation.
The findings enabled the creation of a business plan with immediate, quantifiable benefits for the Trust library.

Conclusions:

RFID implementation is a viable and beneficial option for hospital libraries.
This study serves as a template for practical dissertation applications in health information services.