Look no further for outlets in Marston Science Library.
The Student Senate unanimously approved funding Tuesday night for 15 rechargeable battery packs to be available for rent at the library by finals week.
The XP18000A rechargeable battery pack can charge up to three devices at once, including laptops. Each pack costs $179.99.
The Senate’s Allocations Committee Chairman Elliot Grasso said the battery packs are a short-term solution for students’ concerns about the shortage of outlets in Marston.
“This is a good, creative, out-of-the-box way to address these issues,” Grasso said after the meeting. “Majors from all over will be able to use these.”
Grasso said the rechargeable batteries are a pilot program exclusively at Marston.
Each pack contains different charging tips for devices. The batteries have a warranty of three years. The renting system is similar to renting a netbook at the library.
If students respond positively to the rechargeable battery packs, Grasso said the library can buy more.
Senate President Lauren Verno commended the Allocations Committee on finding a short-term solution for the lack of power outlets in Marston.
“It’s a great solution for something that didn’t seem feasible and is now a great opportunity for students,” she said.
Contact Colleen Wright at cwright@alligator.org.
