ID card systems that utilize proximity card technology are capable of advanced functionality, enhancing security while providing added convenience. A proximity card contains an embedded antenna that transmits a frequency readable by special proximity card readers. In most cases, a prox card signal is received when the card is held within a few inches of the reader, though the range changes depending on the model of proximity reader. These contactless card systems are commonly utilized for effective access control in a myriad of locations ranging from office buildings to apartment complexes.

Employee Prox Cards

Whether you represent a small elementary school library or a large public library, every library must contend with the creation and distribution of library cards. For schools, student ID cards may serve multiple functions-- including that of library card-- but a municipal library or any library that's open to the public can benefit from an integrated library card creation system. Issuing ID cards from a remote location can take a long time, requires the issuance of temporary cards and often results in loss. However, even the most basic ID card printer can help you run your library more smoothly.

Choosing A Library Card Printer

If you tend to issue library cards in person, on an individual basis, a basic, manual-feed color or monochrome card printer may provide to be a cost-effective solution that will eliminate the annoyance of temporary card issuance. Or, if you plan to print standard library cards, you may opt for a printer with an automatic-feed function so that you can print batches of standard library cards that you'll encode later on. Plus, with the proper software, you can even track the popularity and frequency of certain book, album or film titles, films, genres and more for budget and purchasing purposes.