Description
What if your neighborhood had a place where anyone could borrow a power drill, a carpet cleaner, camping gear, or kitchen equipment the same way they check out a book from the library? That’s the power of a Library of Things (LoT), and this comprehensive toolkit shows you exactly how to build one.
Whether you’re dreaming up a new LoT or growing an established one, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on everything from community needs assessments and governance structures to sourcing inventory, managing volunteers, branding your organization, and securing sustainable funding.
By shifting from isolated ownership to shared infrastructure, LoTs help communities become more affordable, economically vibrant, sustainable, connected, and resilient—often with lower start-up costs than many traditional community development practices.
A free version of this Toolkit is available as both and web and PDF version here: www.shareable.net/toolkit/library-of-things/
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