Data content standards
Unlike other countries (Netherlands for example) where de-facto standards exist for how information is written to the tag, each UK library defines what information they want to write and where it is stored. By far the most common approach is the simple 'licence plate', whereby only the unique barcode number is written to the tag memory.

What if libraries do want to share items?
It's really not a problem. As long as all the tags communicate using the same technology (see below) then how the data is organised doesn't really matter. The key is sharing how the data is stored in order that each system can understand how to
retrieve the data. In fact, the bigger issue is getting two or more LMSs to talk to each other!

Technology standards
All UK libraries use RFID systems that operate at High Frequency (HF, 13.56MHz). These tags operate at extremely
low power levels and are completely safe. The actual means by which the tags communicate to the readers systems
(in hand-helds, stations and self-service desks) is controlled by the international standard ISO15693. All Intellident's
solutions conform to this standard, which makes our solution interoperable with any other standards-compliant
solution.

Key message : Make sure your tags conform to ISO15693 standards !