[oplinwebkits] Replacing WhoFi on Webkit Sites

[Don Yarman]

I'm hearing that the State Library has put out a message saying WhoFi
coverage ends June 30. That is correct but inexact: WhoFi Calendar coverage
has been extended through the summer for OPLIN Webkit Users.

I have already sent LocalHop configuration information for those of you who
indicated you wanted an "earlier" migration to LocalHop, and we will be
soon reaching out about training opportunities. The general implementation
plan is that your accounts will be set up on LocalHop, training will be
provided, and you can indicate to us when you'd like us to switch your
sites from the WhoFi calendar over to LocalHop.

                                  —DY


On Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 10:34 AM Don Yarman <don at oplin.ohio.gov> wrote:

> 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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