Hi Sue
I've seen articles on several libraries doing this - mainly abroad though. Libraries lend tools, wifi hotspots, cake tins, telescopes, medical skeletons and even a theramin at Ann Arbor Library. I think it's a great idea and hope it catches on over here.
Here are some articles -
http://www.capetownpartnership.co.za/2017/01/why-every-city-should-have-a-library-of-things-2/
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2016/09/12/check-out-gopros-sewing-machines-and-more-library-things/90115820/
http://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk/
What if…public libraries could anchor a platform cooperative? - Blog post from Common Libraries.
Lots of food for thought!
Regards
Sue Lawson (@shedsue)
Service Development Coordinator
Manchester Libraries, Information and Archives
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