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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, 𝐃𝐫. π‰π¨π¬πž S. π•πšπ₯𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐒𝐝𝐚, 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 𝟐 𝐦𝐒π₯π₯𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐬, 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. β€œπ΄ π‘ π‘šπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘”π‘–π‘‘π‘Žπ‘™ π‘™π‘–π‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘£π‘–π‘‘π‘’ π‘Ž 𝑛𝑒𝑀 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 π‘œπ‘“ π‘ π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘£π‘–π‘π‘’π‘  π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘’π‘ π‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑒π‘₯π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘’π‘›π‘π‘’ 𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘Ž π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘’π‘β„Žπ‘›π‘œπ‘™π‘œπ‘”π‘¦ π‘ π‘’π‘β„Ž π‘Žπ‘  𝑅𝐹𝐼𝐷, π‘ π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘£π‘–π‘π‘’ π‘˜π‘–π‘œπ‘ π‘˜π‘ , π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘ π‘œπ‘“π‘‘π‘€π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘ π‘¦π‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘šπ‘  π‘‘π‘œ π‘Žπ‘ π‘ π‘–π‘ π‘‘ π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž π‘™π‘–π‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ π‘œπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›π‘  π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘ π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘£π‘–π‘π‘’π‘  π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 π‘œπ‘“π‘“π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘£π‘’π‘›π‘–π‘’π‘›π‘π‘’ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘œπ‘‘β„Ž 𝑠𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘“π‘“, π‘’π‘›π‘π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘”π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘›π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘’π‘™π‘‘π‘–π‘£π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘œπ‘“ π‘˜π‘›π‘œπ‘€π‘™π‘’π‘‘π‘”π‘’,” 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. "π‘‡β„Žπ‘–π‘  𝑖𝑠 π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘π‘–π‘ π‘’π‘™π‘¦ π‘€β„Žπ‘¦ 𝐼 π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘™π‘¦ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘’π‘π‘‘ πΆπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘™ π‘€π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘Žπ‘œ π‘ˆπ‘›π‘–π‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘–π‘‘π‘¦ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘Žπ‘π‘‘π‘–π‘£π‘’π‘™π‘¦ π‘’π‘šπ‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘ π‘šπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘”π‘–π‘‘π‘Žπ‘™ π‘™π‘–π‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘π‘’π‘π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‘π‘œ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘ π‘’ 𝑛𝑒𝑀 π‘”π‘’π‘›π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›π‘  π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘–π‘Ÿ 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠,” 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, 𝐃𝐒𝐫. 𝐏𝐫𝐒𝐧𝐲π₯ 𝐉. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨, expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort that made the RFID Security Gate a reality. "π‘Šπ‘’ 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑅𝐹𝐼𝐷 π‘†π‘’π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘‘π‘¦ πΊπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘’ 𝑖𝑠 π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ 𝑗𝑒𝑠𝑑 π‘Ž π‘‘π‘’π‘β„Žπ‘›π‘œπ‘™π‘œπ‘”π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘™ π‘Žπ‘‘π‘£π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ 𝑏𝑒𝑑 π‘Ž π‘‘π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘–π‘‘π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘£π‘–π‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘Ž π‘ π‘’π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘π‘–π‘£π‘’ π‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘›π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘’π‘›π‘£π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘›π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘™π‘–π‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ π‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘›π‘ ,” she stated.

The RFID Security Gate stands as a symbol of the CMU library’s 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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