ISO/TS 28560-4:2023 PDF

Overview

ISO/TS 28560-4:2023 - "Information and documentation - RFID in libraries - Part 4" defines standardized rules for encoding library RFID data elements in tags whose memory is partitioned into four banks. It applies primarily to UHF RFID systems (ISO/IEC 18000-63) but is technology-neutral where applicable. The document maps a subset of ISO 28560-1 data elements to an object-identifier based encoding model from ISO/IEC 15962, specifies where a Unique Item Identifier (UII) must be placed (memory bank MB 01) and where other library data are stored (MB 11), and addresses privacy, data integrity, and implementation considerations.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Encoding rules: Uses ISO/IEC 15962 object identifier structure to encode selected ISO 28560-1 data elements into partitioned memory banks.
• Memory partitioning: Defines roles for memory banks (notably MB 01 for UII and MB 11 for other relevant data) and how each bank is addressed via RFID command sets.
• UII handling: Rules for UII structures (primary item identifier only, or combined with owner institution), unambiguous UII formats, and options to support privacy.
• RFID air interface: Primarily aligned with ISO/IEC 18000-63 (UHF); also addresses applicability to other air interfaces.
• Data protocol & commands: References ISO/IEC 15961-1 command sets and ISO/IEC 15962 encoding rules for read/write operations and data constructs (AFI, DSFID, object identifiers).
• Tag/interrogator/system performance: Requirements for tag memory declaration, read/write commands, performance and conformance expectations.
• Security & privacy: Guidance on data integrity, use of passwords, AFI, unique tag IDs, EAS features, and privacy-sensitive encoding choices.
• Implementation guidance: Migration strategies, examples, and informative annexes (implementation notes, command references, encoding examples).

Applications and users

• Libraries (academic, public, corporate, school, special): standardized item identification, circulation, inventory, shelving, interlibrary loan (ILL) tracking, and supply-chain integration.
• System integrators & library automation vendors: ensure interoperable RFID encoding/decoding across platforms.
• RFID tag and reader manufacturers: implement memory partitioning, command support, and performance to meet library use cases.
• Software developers & system architects: build compliant encoding, privacy controls, and migration tools.
• Cataloging/supply chain teams: utilize GS1/EPC or alternative identifiers alongside library-specific metadata.

Related standards

• ISO/IEC 15962 (encoding rules, object identifiers)
• ISO/IEC 15961-1 (application commands)
• ISO/IEC 18000-63 (UHF air interface)
• ISO 28560-1 (data elements for RFID in libraries)

Annexes in ISO/TS 28560-4 provide implementation examples, command references, and migration guidance to support real-world deployments.