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Written question asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 December 2009.


Libraries

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many library authorities comply with national standards for radio frequency identification and E4 libraries; and what measures they are taking to promote those standards.
Answer

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport does not collect data on the number of library authorities that comply with the UK data model (ISO 285602) for radio frequency identification (RFID) or on the number of library authorities accredited under the E4 scheme. The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) is compiling an RFID guide for public libraries which will contain information on the new national standard and the benefits of its adoption. It also continues to support and sponsor the E4 accreditation scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
253; 715 c134WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Public libraries Standards Radio frequency identification
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk