[OPLINTECH] Charging Station Suggestions

[Chad Neeper]

In lieu of a "charging station", one of my libraries has replaced numerous
electric outlets in easy access public areas with outlets that have
built-in USB charging ports. In one area, there's a kind of laptop bar
(essentially just a fairly long and relatively skinny counter with a row of
bar stools that people frequently sit at with their laptops.) There are
several outlets along the countertop where people often plug in their
laptops and also charge their phones. It's a cheap, space saving, and
unobtrusive solution if you already have electric outlets in convenient
locations next to furniture, tables, etc.

There are a variety of styles and any electrician or local maintenance crew
can easily provide and/or install them.

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On Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 4:02 PM Burt Bardus via OPLINTECH <
oplintech at lists.oplin.org> wrote:

> A few years ago, we purchased several charging stations for our branches.
> However, the company we worked with is no longer selling them (see
> screenshot below).
> We’re curious to know what solutions you’re using in your branches to
> provide mobile device charging for customers. If you have any
> recommendations for suppliers, links, or contact information—or if you’d
> like to share how you’ve been meeting customer charging needs—your input
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks !
>
> *Burton Bardus*│ IT Service Desk Manager
> * Columbus Metropolitan Library* │ Main Library
> 96 S. Grant Ave. │ Columbus, OH 43215
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