[oplinwebkits] Replacing WhoFi on Webkit Sites

[Don Yarman]

If you haven't yet filled out the form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLftJ0SYXW2jpbGdkXF1-ILi0iPjikAGXZPSI5--Aljl1tRg/viewform?usp=dialog>
indicating your preferences for moving to LocalHop or staying at your own
expense with WhoFi, I encourage you to do so soon.

The form is here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLftJ0SYXW2jpbGdkXF1-ILi0iPjikAGXZPSI5--Aljl1tRg/viewform?usp=dialog>
.

Some libraries have told me they need specific pricing to decide. LocalHop
shared their pricing tiers with me:

Description # of rooms Price
Rooms Tier 1 1 to 5 $388.80
Rooms Tier 2 6 to 20 $675
Rooms Tier 3 21 to 50 $900
Rooms Tier 4 50 to 100 $1,349.10
(Anticipated annual increase 3–5%)

There may be an added training/set-up charge of 20%, but I think we can get
that waived/reduced.

WhoFi is priced per building ($750 the last time I checked).

                                  —DY


On Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 10:59 AM Don Yarman <don at oplin.ohio.gov> wrote:

> Thanks to everyone who attended the webinar and asked your questions. The
> recording is processing (takes a while) and we'll post to our YouTube
> channel when it's ready (and send the link here).
>
> I mentioned in the webinar that we've created a form for libraries to
> indicate their preferences for moving forward: stay with WhoFi at your own
> expense, migrate to LocalHop early or late in the process, or some other
> option that I haven't thought of. We're also asking if your library wants
> to purchase LocalHop's Room Reservation system separately as OPLIN is only
> providing the calendar/event piece.
>
> You can access the form here
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLftJ0SYXW2jpbGdkXF1-ILi0iPjikAGXZPSI5--Aljl1tRg/viewform?usp=dialog>
> .
>
> As other questions occur to you, feel free to them to me or Laura (
> laura at oplin.ohio.gov, if she isn't already in your contact list).
>
>                     Don Yarman (he/him/his)
>                     Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network
>                     2323 W Fifth Ave Suite 130, Columbus OH 43204
>                     don at oplin.ohio.gov | 614.728.5250
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM Don Yarman <don at oplin.ohio.gov> wrote:
>
>> This Friday morning at 9:30, we are hosting a webinar for libraries who
>> use the WhoFi Community Calendar with their Webkit sites.
>>
>> As you know, the State Library dropped the subscription for WhoFi
>> products, including the Community Calendar. Program calendars are essential
>> to library websites, and at OPLIN we felt it was our responsibility to seek
>> a free-to-libraries solution rather than stick you with the cost of
>> continuing WhoFi on your own.
>>
>> At the webinar (which will be recorded), we will demonstrate the new
>> LocalHop calendar. We'll answer questions, discuss the migration timeline,
>> and present the options available to you.
>>
>> No registration for the webinar is required; just join us with this link
>> Friday, March 20, at 9:30 AM
>> <https://zoom.us/j/98899303923?pwd=Hya8lrNEqQPJSfbQvBX69F46XdakNa.1>.
>>
>> Hope to see you Friday.
>>
>> (While this is specifically for WhoFi calendar users, libraries who use
>> other calendar systems are welcome to attend to learn more.)
>>
>>                     Don Yarman (he/him/his)
>>                     Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network
>>                     2323 W Fifth Ave Suite 130, Columbus OH 43204
>>                     don at oplin.ohio.gov | 614.728.5250
>>
>
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