Hey @8b189dd1 & any other #librarians out there, a question for you.

I’ve been thinking about the idea of a distributed library lately. A patron could list things (canning supplies, yard tools, books) they’re willing to let other patrons borrow under terms they set (e.g., 3 days max).

I can see issues here (insurance, librarian having to act as mediator if something goes wrong), but it could foster reduced consumption and community building. Curious as to your thoughts or any examples. Thanks! 

 @9042307f This is a great idea and some places do this in terms of tool library stuff (i.e. instead of a centralized tool library the tools just live in people's houses etc) but I think the devil is in the details-insurance is a concern (and who pays it), librarians don't want to be enforcers for stuff in other people's homes (I know I wouldn't, not as my job) and people who tend towards this are already doing it within their communities. Let me track down some examples that work.