This paper is aimed at conducting pilot study for implementation of Smart Card Technology for
access control to safeguard both physical and intellectual property; and cashless transaction at
photocopying centre. The reports are compiled to monitor user behaviour, library traffic and actual
use of library resources. The reports are reviewed for effective and efficient collection development,
weeding out and library planning policies. SOUL 2.0 software is used for computerizing the library
in-house activities. Smart card technology is integrated with SOUL 2.0 software for assigning the
user rights as per their credentials for providing various services.