Is library ID keeping up with times?
Card security questionable as checkout extends to laptops, tablets
28 Jan, 2014ITC Systems launches print/copy control terminal with contactless reader
ITC Systems announced the launch of its new netZtouch QBX 7800, an online account-based print and copy control terminal. The new terminal enables prints and copies to be tracked and can also simultaneously charge an account for the jobs. The device features a 7.5” touch screen with an integrated magnetic stripe and contactless reader. Under development […]
04 Oct, 2013TCU trials ID swipe technology in student residence halls
Texas Christian University (TCU) is testing ID swipe technology for entry into student housing and residence halls, according to a university student newspaper. The school’s latest Worth Hills residence hall, opening Fall 2013, will feature this new amenity to offer students the ability to swipe into their suites using their ID cards. TCU Housing and […]
20 Feb, 2013aptiQ reader adds magnetic stripe capabilities
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has added magnetic stripe reading capabilities to its aptiQ proximity and smart card reader. The new features enable use of more cards including MIFARE Classic and MIFARE DESFire EV1. This reader can facilitate migration from a magnetic stripe-based system to one that’s dependent on proximity or smart cards. The readers are […]
31 Oct, 2012Married to the mag
Magnetic stripe continues to affordably meet campus needs, still divorce looms for some
Not all institutions are in the market for the latest technology when it comes to their campus cards. Many choose not to upgrade to an unknown entity citing that the magnetic stripe card has met their needs for 15 years, 20 years or longer. Some campuses avoid upgrades for stability reasons, while others say it […]
01 Feb, 2012Payment cards complement student IDs in campus laundry facilities
Florida students have more payment options thanks to wireless WaveRiders
A new laundry payment and management system at the University of Florida accepts the GatorOne campus ID card as well as credit and debit cards. The previous system accepted the campus card as well as cash, explains Mark Hill, assistant director of housing for Facilities Management at the school’s Department of Housing and Residence Education. […]
08 Aug, 2011Mythbusters: Can a mobile phone erase a hotel key card?
It’s a warning any seasoned traveler has probably heard: Don’t carry your hotel key card in the same pocket as your cell phone or the card could get erased. Some travelers cautiously heed the advice, while others write it off as urban legend. Even among card industry professionals, there are varying opinions on whether cell […]
01 Apr, 2002Using your card for library patron ID
Why did the librarian cross the road? To get to the barcode. Frequently, card programs receive significant resistance from campus librarians. On many campuses, no other entity has more frequent interaction with the ID card than does the library. Add to this the fact that the librarian’s role has undergone staggeringly rapid change caused by […]
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