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kdnyhan
This uplifts me during a rough week: #Edmonton #PublicLibrary is offering library users CO2 monitors to check out. Everyone can start taking measurements about indoor air quality -- and if it's not great, they can fix it or add air filters or wear better masks.
The library only announced it today and there are already 23 holds for 21 devices. People WANT to measure and improve #IndoorAirQuality, they just need tools + info!
#COVIDisAirborne
Nov 16, 2022 at 7:00pmWeb
Show threadmatsuko (they/she)Nov 16, 2022

@kdnyhan Neat! I've been asking Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) and UVic libraries to start CO2 monitor lending programs since August and haven't had much luck yet. I did notice there's at least 1 program in BC now in North Vancouver:
https://nvdpl.ca/co2kit

195 holds in 7 devices! Very popular indeed!

CO2 Monitor Kits | North Vancouver District Public Library

Borrow a CO2 Monitor Kit to measure indoor air quality at your home or small office!   Good air quality can help our community lower the risk of airborne infections as well as support our general well-being.   CO2 Monitors measure the level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in an area to give an indication of how well-ventilated it is. Knowing the CO2 level can help you identify if you

Show threadkdnyhanNov 16, 2022
@missmatsuko Thanks! North Vancouver is on the map: https://www.cavico2.com/map-of-libraries-with-co2-monitors
CAVI | Community Access to Ventilation Information - Map of libraries with CO2 monitors

CO2 Monitor Loan Program Map

Show threadkdnyhanNov 16, 2022
@missmatsuko But yikes, that ratio...
23 holds : 21 devices --> interest and access --> :)
195 holds : 7 devices --> lots of interest but insufficient access --> :(
Show threadbrainrustedNov 17, 2022
@kdnyhan I work ER and all I see is covid, flu A and RSV
Show threadkdnyhanNov 17, 2022
@brainrusted Thanks for your work. I hope that you and your colleagues and patients have a safe environment.
Show threadpacquahNov 17, 2022
@kdnyhan I'll be very interested in seeing whether the aranet 4 is durable enough to be lent out of a library and come back intact.
Show threadkdnyhanNov 17, 2022
@pacquah Well, Peterborough Public Library has been lending out Aranets for months now, going back to March 2022. I haven't heard of any durability issues (and I probably would have - our advocacy group CAVI, Community Access to Ventilation Information, has stayed in touch)
https://www.peterborough.ca/en/news/peterborough-library-to-lend-carbon-dioxide-monitoring-devices.aspx
Show threadkdnyhanNov 17, 2022
@pacquah And at the individual level, my personal Aranet has survived more than a year with me, and I'm super clumsy šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø
I mean, yes, I have not dropped it in water... yet.... If I do I will regret tempting fate by tooting this!
Show threadLeona LeeNov 17, 2022
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Show threaddjangoNov 17, 2022
@kdnyhan oh this is great, though the number is now up to 68 holds!
Show threadwitchlectical runeterialistNov 17, 2022
@kdnyhan i have an aranet 4 and even on sale it was a tough pill to swallow, but im glad i did, it's helped improve my indoor air quality immeasurably and i feel a lot better overall
Show threadkdnyhanNov 17, 2022
@anna It also helped you improve your indoor air quality MEASURABLY šŸ˜¹šŸ˜¹šŸ˜¹šŸ˜¹šŸ˜¹
Show threadMsRobinNov 17, 2022

@kdnyhan what an amazing thing for the library to do.

I just bought on for my house and my teenage son is fascinated with it. We brought it to the dinner table and he enjoyed watching if it rose while we were talking and eating.

Show threadLouise Mallory :CAPride:Nov 18, 2022

@kdnyhan

YAHOO!

Show threadNicole HennigNov 21, 2022
@kdnyhan I love this idea!
Show threadkdnyhanNov 21, 2022
@nic221 You know, academic libraries can do this too - lending monitors and info packets. https://www.cavico2.com/set-up-a-co2-monitor-lending-program
CAVI | Community Access to Ventilation Information - Set up a CO2 monitor lending program

Set up a CO2 monitor lending program at your library

Show threadkdnyhanNov 21, 2022
@nic221 or check out this cool implementation: live feed of readings from various indoor spaces inside the library.
Show threadkdnyhanNov 21, 2022
@nic221 they also show a half-day view. If I wanted to study in this library space, I'd arrange my day to do it early.
Show threadNicole HennigNov 21, 2022
@kdnyhan Thanks for the info. Iā€™m going to recommend it at our library.
Show threadkdnyhanNov 21, 2022
@nic221 So glad! When it happens, please tell CAVI and we will put it on our map
https://www.cavico2.com/map-of-libraries-with-co2-monitors
CAVI | Community Access to Ventilation Information - Map of libraries with CO2 monitors

CO2 Monitor Loan Program Map

Show threadSaskboy K.Nov 28, 2022
@kdnyhan just used my sensor today to confirm a building I was in didn't have great ventilation.