Those of you who have OPLIN-provided equipment that is no longer in use and wish to return it to state surplus can send the equipment back to OPLIN whenever OPLIN announces equipment return periods (generally twice each year).

To return equipment, first e-mail the OPLIN Support Center (support@oplin.org) with the following info:
* Write "Equipment Condition" in the subject line.
* For each piece of equipment you plan to return, provide 1) the equipment name; 2) the asset tag number; 3) the serial number; and 4) the condition. If the condition of a piece of equipment is unusable, please give a brief summary of the problem. If your library has in some way altered the original configuration of the equipment, please explain.

U.S. Cargo can ship computer equipment for you, but it is not part of the statewide library materials contract.

Rates:

• $39.88 for one computer set (up to three boxes)
• $56.76 for two computer sets (up to six boxes)
• $3.32 for each additional box over six

The equipment MUST travel on a Bill of Lading for insurance coverage. Standard coverage is $100 per shipment. Drivers can supply the Bill of Lading at the time of pickup, or you can request blank BOLs when you arrange for pickup.

Fill out the form at the Ohio Libraries Share: More website. In the "Description of Service Issue" box, indicate that this is for the transport of computers, and provide the date the equipment will be ready for pickup.

Mark the boxes to go to:

COL
28000 - State Library of Ohio
274 East 1st Ave.
Suite 100
Columbus, Ohio 43201
EQUIPMENT RETURN

(If you use another carrier such as UPS, omit "COL" and "28000" from the label).

If you have any questions, please contact the OPLIN Support Center at 1-888-966-7546.