[OPLINTECH] Bookmobile Technology

[Chad Neeper]

Just tossing out a random goofy idea that popped into my head while reading
your message. I don't know if it's a good or bad idea, but a fairly
simple/cheap solution to the camera issue could be something like a vehicle
dashcam. They're rather designed to be self-contained and looping so you
don't need to think about them until you happen to need the footage.
They're just cameras...you don't HAVE to point them out the front of a
vehicle.

Chad
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On Wed, Oct 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM Joe Dusenbery via OPLINTECH <
oplintech at lists.oplin.org> wrote:

> Howdy,
>
> Can any libraries out there with bookmobiles provide me with a little
> guidance on the technology that you have in your bookmobiles?
>
> We are already working with a vendor that has spec'd out things like a
> generator for AC power. We are also planning to get a laptop complete with
> full circulation-desk peripherals (receipt printer, barcode scanner, etc.)
> and a basic black and white laser document printer for staff use only.
>
> At this point, I have 2 primary topics that I need help with: internet and
> security cameras.
> For the internet connection, this obviously needs to be some sort of
> cellular modem. Does anyone have any recommendations?
> For security cameras, we would like to capture video inside and outside
> during events. These cameras would not be recording 24/7. They would only
> record during events in case there were any incidents to help protect our
> staff and library property. Cameras that stream video to the cloud do not
> seem like a viable option due to bandwidth limitations from a cellular
> modem. So, some self-contained system seems to make sense. Does anyone have
> any recommendations?
>
> I also welcome any feedback beyond these questions.
>
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
> Joseph R. Dusenbery, MISST
> IT Director
> Muskingum County Library System
> 220 N 5th Street
> Zanesville, OH 43701
> 740.453.0391, ext. 152
> muskingumlibrary.org
> <http://muskingumlibrary.org/>
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