From tyson at mywcpl.org  Tue Jan  6 09:03:01 2026
From: tyson at mywcpl.org (Tyson Horton)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 09:03:01 -0500
Subject: [OPLINTECH] Catalog kiosk
Message-ID: <CAHPR8a-f0SPOLnfjorp_UfPSu-8FXgaCvuEDsksaV2LXSWCVVQ@mail.gmail.com>

I am looking to run our catalog computers on a raspberry pi using Chromium
in Kiosk mode with Full Page OS, which i have set up and working, however,
some of the links on the catalog page would require a back button to get
out of (eg. Get a library card), or try to open a new window (Hoopla).
Anyone else running their catalogs this way and do you have a good solution
for these issues?

-- 
Tyson Horton
IT Manager
Williams County Public Library
833-633-7323 x282
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From eliddle at marysvillelib.org  Tue Jan  6 10:17:18 2026
From: eliddle at marysvillelib.org (Ed Liddle)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 15:17:18 +0000
Subject: [OPLINTECH] EXTERNAL:  Catalog kiosk
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Tyson,
Have you looked into using openkiosk ?
https://openkiosk.mozdevgroup.com/
I use it with Debian Linux and old PC hardware that isn't compatible to run Windows 11.  There are downloads for Windows, OSX, and Linux, including Debian packages for the raspberry pi.

It doesn't answer your question with chrome in kiosk mode running on a raspberry pi, but I hope it will help !


Ed Liddle

Marysville Public Library

IT  Specialist/ IT Technician

Email: eliddle at marysvillelib.org<mailto:eliddle at marysvillelib.org>

Phone: 937.642.1876

231 S. Plum St. Marysville, OH 43040

www.marysvillelib.org<https://www.marysvillelib.org>


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I am looking to run our catalog computers on a raspberry pi using Chromium in Kiosk mode with Full Page OS, which i have set up and working, however, some of the links on the catalog page would require a back button to get out of (eg. Get a library card), or try to open a new window (Hoopla). Anyone else running their catalogs this way and do you have a good solution for these issues?

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Tyson Horton
IT Manager
Williams County Public Library
833-633-7323 x282


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From christine at oplin.ohio.gov  Tue Jan  6 10:20:56 2026
From: christine at oplin.ohio.gov (Christine Morris)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 10:20:56 -0500
Subject: [OPLINTECH] Still seats available for the updated workshop for
 Category 2 Form 470 filing on January 8
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Greetings,

There are still seats available for the new, updated workshop for Category
2 Form 470 filing will be held this Thursday, January 8. *Register now to
get your seat! <https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16039880>*

On December 17, the FCC released an updated Eligible Services List
<https://www.usac.org/e-rate/applicant-process/before-you-begin/eligible-services-list>
for Funding Year 2026. There are some changes to Category 2 services that
are worth noting, for veteran and first-time filers alike.

*Register <https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16039880>* to join us in
real time at 9:30am on Thursday, January 8, or receive first notice when
the recorded session becomes available.

Questions? Feel free to email me at christine at oplin.ohio.gov.

Best wishes,

Christine

--
Christine Morris (she/her)
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network
christine at oplin.ohio.gov
614-728-5252 (OPLIN Support)
614-728-0227 (direct)
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From m.leffler at lanepl.org  Tue Jan  6 13:58:01 2026
From: m.leffler at lanepl.org (Matt Leffler)
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 13:58:01 -0500
Subject: [OPLINTECH] Catalog kiosk
Message-ID: <CAKk_KmqV2pHWqDhoQaewv_TDdfERMyWh_uvtS3_KuEC9z+=aXg@mail.gmail.com>

We've been using the Raspberry Pi computers for catalog kiosks for several
years.
We use the PiOS w/desktop image, with the X11 windows manager. Create a
user and restrict their access. Set up Chromium using policies to lock it
down. And use a few scripts to manage inactivity and launch Chromium.
My documentation isn't the best and is a bit old, but you're welcome to it.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HOh1aBZL_s5RfWvSxpIK0mDBCD_nlPG7twldWJv7OxQ/edit?usp=sharing

-- 
Matt Leffler
Systems Administrator
The Lane Libraries
1396 University Blvd.
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
(513) 894-0113 ext. 1626
www.lanepl.org
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