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Advancing Library Security: Launching andΒ Ribbon-Cutting CeremonyΒ of the Smart Security Gate System (Phase 1) on February 21,2024
In a momentous event that marked a significant step towards enhancing library security, the ribbon cutting ceremony for the RFID Security Gate took place on February 21, 2024, at the Office of the Library Services. The much-anticipated launch was attended by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, ππ«. ππ¨π¬π S. πππ₯π¦π¨π«π’ππ, Council of Deans, library staff and members of the administration.
The RFID Security Gate system designed to enhance library security, aimed at safeguarding valuable resources and maintaining an efficient book tracking system. The gate, with a budget of π π¦π’π₯π₯π’π¨π§ π©ππ¬π¨π¬, signifies a substantial investment in the preservation of knowledge and the protection of intellectual property.
In a statement during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Arthit Dararattanaroj, Managing Director of TraceOn, emphasized his intense pursuit of smart digital libraries in response to the changing landscape of our advanced generation. He believes that embracing change is crucial in providing a new level of services and user experience in libraries. βπ΄ π ππππ‘ πππππ‘ππ πππππππ¦ π€πππ ππππ£πππ π πππ€ πππ£ππ ππ π πππ£ππππ πππ π’π ππ ππ₯ππππππππ π’π‘ππππ§πππ π πππππ ππ π‘ππβππππππ¦ π π’πβ ππ π πΉπΌπ·, π πππ£πππ ππππ ππ , πππ π πππ‘π€πππ π π¦π π‘πππ π‘π ππ π ππ π‘ π€ππ‘β πππππππ¦ ππππππ‘ππππ πππ π πππ£ππππ π‘βππ‘ π€πππ πππππ ππππ£πππππππ πππ πππππππ‘ π‘π πππ‘β π π‘π’ππππ‘π πππ π π‘πππ, πππππ’ππππππ ππππππππ πππ ππ’ππ‘ππ£ππ‘πππ ππ ππππ€πππππ,β Dararattanaroj explained.
Acknowledging the significance of staying up-to-date, Dararattanaroj commended Central Mindanao University for proactively embracing the concept of a smart digital library. He expressed respect for the University's commitment to addressing the evolving needs of new generations. "πβππ ππ ππππππ πππ¦ π€βπ¦ πΌ π‘ππ’ππ¦ πππ ππππ‘ πΆπππ‘πππ ππππππππ ππππ£πππ ππ‘π¦ πππ ππππππ‘ππ£πππ¦ πππππππππ π‘βπ π ππππ‘ πππππ‘ππ πππππππ¦ πππππππ‘ π‘π πππ‘ππ π‘π π‘βππ π πππ€ πππππππ‘ππππ πππ π‘βπππ πππππ ,β Dararattanaroj stated. He commended the University for Taking Steps, one at a time, towards becoming a full-fledged smart digital library that patrons and alumni will undoubtedly appreciate.
The journey from conceptualization to the realization of the RFID Security Gate was not without challenges. However, with the steadfast support of the administration, especially to the University President, Dr. Rolito G. Eballe, the project successfully overcame hurdles and came to fruition. The commitment of the library administration to prioritize the safety of its resources and the convenience of its patrons played a significant role in bringing this vision to life.
The Director of Library Services, ππ’π«. ππ«π’π§π²π₯ π. πππ«ππ¨, expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort that made the RFID Security Gate a reality. "ππ ππππππ£π π‘βππ‘ π‘βπ π πΉπΌπ· ππππ’πππ‘π¦ πΊππ‘π ππ πππ‘ ππ’π π‘ π π‘ππβπππππππππ πππ£ππππππππ‘ ππ’π‘ π π‘ππ π‘πππππ‘ π‘π ππ’π ππππππ‘ππππ‘ π‘π ππππ£πππππ π π πππ’ππ πππ πππππ’πππ£π ππππππππ πππ£ππππππππ‘ πππ ππ’π πππππππ¦ πππ‘ππππ ,β she stated.
The RFID Security Gate stands as a symbol of the CMU libraryβs commitment to staying at the forefront of library management and security. As technology continues to evolve, the library remains dedicated to adapting and providing an enriched learning experience for its community.
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