Frisco Public Library Deploys Checkpoint Systems' Intelligent Library System as Part of Redesign.

THOROFARE, N.J. -- Frisco Public Library, an innovative public library system located in one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, has selected Checkpoint Systems' Intelligent Library System(R) to provide a wide range of technology solutions to improve operational efficiency and enhance the security of its collections.

The deployment of Checkpoint's technology is part of the redesign of the Frisco Library that was necessitated by the extraordinary growth of the suburban Dallas community, which has seen its population soar from approximately 6,000 to 75,000 in just 15 years.

Checkpoint's Intelligent Library System is an innovative Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based system that helps library administrators in two major ways.

First, it streamlines operations and enhances efficiencies by allowing patrons to check out materials on their own, using self-service kiosks located throughout the library. The kiosks reduce the time librarians spend handling materials by as much as 75 percent. Second, it controls losses through electronic security for all of the items in a library's collection, protecting them from unauthorized removal from the library.

"As we were drawing up the plans for how we wanted to redesign our library for the next generation, it became very clear to me that all public libraries will have to make do with fewer employees and tighter budgets in the future," said Dr. Ron Heezen, director of the Frisco Public Library. "In this context, we researched a variety of technology options and concluded that RFID provided us with the technology framework to make the most of the resources we would have at our disposal for the foreseeable future."

According to Dr. Heezen, he interviewed a number of potential RFID vendors from the U.K., Canada and throughout the U.S., before selecting Checkpoint Systems.

"Checkpoint was the only company with whom we spoke who consistently came back to us with creative approaches for how they could make their technology work to meet our needs," said Dr. Heezen. "As a library administrator, you have a great appreciation for a vendor that works with you as a partner, not just a vendor looking to close their next deal. Checkpoint is clearly here to help libraries by developing solutions to meet our unique needs."

Frisco has just deployed Checkpoint's RFID system in its existing facility and will be expanding the system when it relocates to a new main library in 2006.

About Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., a multinational company, is a pioneer in the development of RFID technology for libraries and other industries. Founded in 1969 as a library security company, Checkpoint is the leading provider of RFID technology to libraries and has a leading share of the RFID library marketplace. Checkpoint is also the world's leading provider of Radio Frequency (RF)-based shrink management solutions to the global retail industry, including over half of the world's top 200 largest global retailers. The company, which has a presence in more than 80 countries, also offers laser and thermal printers and CCTV systems to customers across many markets and industries. For more information, visit www.checkpointlibrary.com.