[Libs-Or] Question about bike locks

[Perry Stokes]

We have 2 bike locks for loan at Baker Co Public Library.  Model type:
http://wheelworld.com/product/giant-surelock-flex-key-cable-lock-12mm-x-120c
m-79851-1.htm .  
We liked that it came with spare keys, so we can still get the lock off if
the borrower loses the key.  The locks are barcoded and check out for 24
hours with a library card.
Users without cards (generally cross-country travelers) can also borrow them
at no charge with collateral such as Photo ID or credit card.

We began loaning them for the same reason you list and it has been
successful.  We still need to market availability better. 
Most use has been from youth.  

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Perry Stokes, Director
Baker County Library District
2400 Resort St
Baker City, OR 97814
541.523.6419 office
541.523.9088 fax


-----Original Message-----
From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Louise
Meyers
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 2:05 PM
To: libs-or
Subject: [Libs-Or] Question about bike locks

I'm thinking about providing bike locks for our patrons that do not have
them, to prevent them from bringing bikes inside, mostly, and I wondered if
any libraries have experience with loaning them out. Hwo did you manage it,
by library card, a fee, or other?

--
Louise Meyers
Library director
Stayton Public Library
515 N. 1st ave, Stayton OR
503-769-3313
www.stayton.plinkit.org
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