Please use these factors to help patrons charge personal devices safely and successfully.

Space

• Each patron may simultaneously charge up to two devices in usable outlets as space and number of users permits
• Usable outlets vary from location to location and are designated by staff. Staff may make a reasonable request that patrons use only designated outlets.
• Each patron and their belongings can use a reasonable amount of space for one person and patrons must stay with their belongings and can not block access, aisleways, etc. 

Safety

• Patrons charge personal devices at their own risk
• We allow one device per outlet
  • The capacity of each outlet varies, even within the same building
  • Power strips, splitters, multipliers and extenders are not allowed because they have the potential to overload individual circuits
  • One to one outlet surge protectors are allowed
  • Option for additional charging is to charge through computer/laptop USB ports

Types of devices

• We do not list all restricted devices, but all usage should be in compliance with the behavior rules
• Examples of device restrictions:
  • Soldering iron - not safe to use
  • Hair dryer - loud, inappropriate behavior
  • Electrical mobility chairs - may be charged, as long as they don’t block access to collections or aisles
  • Electric bike - bicycles are not allowed in the building