[OPLINTECH] Charging Station Suggestions

[Colleen Sandusky]

That is what I did at Loudonville. Inexpensive and the patrons like being able to charge where they are.
Colleen Sandusky
Technology Administrator
Loudonville Public Library

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From: OPLINTECH <oplintech-bounces at lists.oplin.org> on behalf of Chad Neeper via OPLINTECH <oplintech at lists.oplin.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2024 5:01:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [OPLINTECH] Charging Station Suggestions

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<mailto: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.
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Thanks !


Burton Bardus│ IT Service Desk Manager
Columbus Metropolitan Library │ Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave. │ Columbus, OH 43215
614.479.3021 office │614.506.9359 cell
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