Dynix, provider of automation technologies, solutions, and services for libraries, announced that Middlesex University (London, UK) will install a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system at its new Hendon Campus Library, achieving the first UK installation of the industry-leading RFID system developed by Bibliotheca of Switzerland, a Dynix partner in providing RFID technology. The system will be supplied and installed by D-Tech Direct, the sole UK distributor of Bibliotheca systems.

Middlesex University has been a Dynix customer since 1994 and is ranked as one of the top 20 UK universities according to the recently published Guardian University League Table. Middlesex will install its new RFID system by September 2004. The RFID system will be fully integrated with the library's deployment of the Horizon Information Management System, enabling faster circulation, an easy-to-use self-service facility, and improved security and inventory tracking for the library's collection. Tagging of the library's collection began in early June.

Both the Hendon Campus Library and the new RFID system are part of the university's ambitious regeneration plan, designed to offer the very best teaching facilities to its students. The new £12 million learning resource centre at the Hendon Campus will provide advanced language and media facilities to enhance autonomous learning opportunities for students. The centre will offer students the latest information technology services. (bbrady@dynix.com)