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Biometric Security Technology for Libraries


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The paper analyzed the need for different kinds of information security in the libraries. Further, the different information security systems and technological trends such as RFID Systems, Electromagnetic Security Systems and Smart Card Security Systems are studied with reference to information security in the libraries. The paper is concluded with remarks to choose the best information security system for libraries considering several factors such as cost, nature of users, and nature of the organization etc.

Keywords

Information Security, Library Security, Biometric Security, Biometric Technology.
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About The Authors

Praveenkumar Kumbargoudar
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, Karnataka
India

Mamata Mestri
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, Karnataka
India


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Authors

Praveenkumar Kumbargoudar
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, Karnataka, India
Mamata Mestri
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, Karnataka, India

Abstract


The paper analyzed the need for different kinds of information security in the libraries. Further, the different information security systems and technological trends such as RFID Systems, Electromagnetic Security Systems and Smart Card Security Systems are studied with reference to information security in the libraries. The paper is concluded with remarks to choose the best information security system for libraries considering several factors such as cost, nature of users, and nature of the organization etc.

Keywords


Information Security, Library Security, Biometric Security, Biometric Technology.

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