Collections of tools, seeds, and/or toys for borrowing

Emily - MIT employee
February 11, 2016

There are examples of libraries that lend tools (power tools, garden tools, sewing machines, etc.), open-pollinated seeds, and toys (games, sports equipment, craft supplies). Could MIT libraries offer collections like those - in the spirit of hands-on learning?

Why do you care about library spaces, collections, and services?: 

In the spirit of sustainability, I like to reduce the amount of *stuff* I buy - so, borrowing items from a library collection is ideal!

Comments

Meghan Fiore Truchan on March 27, 2016

I love the idea of items being lent out via the library. Anything that has to do with learning/education