WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. (Aug. 12, 2010) – Libraries converting their collection from barcode labels to RFID tags now have a portable, convenient, and cost effective solution: Tech Logic’s new uTagIT tagging system. Simplify the tagging process with uTagIT.

Tech Logic’s uTagIT is a portable, compact solution for libraries, meeting their on-demand RFID tagging needs. The uTagIT system provides the convenience and ease of use to encode barcode numbers onto RFID tags. The uTagIT system streamlines the conversion process, allowing library staff to efficiently tag the library’s entire collection.

The conversion process has never been easier with uTagIT. Just place an RFID tag on the RFID antenna and scan an item’s barcode label. Using Tech Logic’s tagging software, the barcode label number is written onto the RFID tag. The ease and convenience of uTagIT enables library staff to quickly convert the library’s collection.

uTagIT comes with a hard-sided aluminum case with a handle and a netbook computer. The system is compact, portable, and light weight. The case can be moved to various locations throughout a library, making it convenient to tag items, whether tagging in a central location or in the library stacks.

Features of the uTagIT system include the following:

• Hard-sided aluminum case with handle
• 13.56 MHz RFID interface antenna with 0.5 – 18 in. reading distance
• Barcode scanner with flexible stand
• Dell netbook computer, including Tech Logic’s tagging software
• Optional external battery that provides an additional 3.5 – 4 hours of battery life

"Until now, the RFID conversion process has been cumbersome and slow. uTagIT creates a paradigm shift for libraries with a compact, portable, and light weight solution that can be used in the stacks or back work rooms and is easily transferred from branch to branch. The long battery life and optional external battery allow you to convert your collection all day without the hassle of extension cords or power outlets. uTagIT works with any ISO 15693 RFID tags, regardless of who provides your library self check-out system. It provides flexible data models and encodes tags as quickly as you can scan barcode labels. We are very excited to bring this new technology to the library market," said Gary Kirk, Executive Director.

For more information about Tech Logic and its library solutions, contact Gary W. Kirk at gwkirk@tech-logic.com, call 800.494.9330, or visit www.tech-logic.com.

About Tech Logic

Tech Logic is the leading provider of innovative Automated Sorting Technologies (AST), circulation staff support tools, and patron self services for libraries. Tech Logic offers unequalled expertise, dedication to quality, and world-class customer support services.

Tech Logic provides barcode and RFID check-in and check-out systems, material return drops, AST systems, inter-library distribution systems, and patron reserve systems. Tech Logic designs, manufactures, delivers, installs, maintains, and services all of its systems.