Circulation of Non-traditional Items

Establish a policy/program of circulating non-traditional items. Given the number of pilot projects proposing non-traditional items (e.g. fishing poles, STEAM kits, seeds, hotspots, etc) the system could formalize those into a policy or program that circulates a range of items that would provide TeXperiences and other means to achieve the goal of making people smarter. In addition to some of the items mentioned we could offer technology to members who cannot afford it or who may want to experiment with technology before purchasing it. For example, we could loan a DJ controller so that members could experiment with making and mixing music. A turntable could introduce vinyl records to younger members who have never experienced them. Loaning a wifi hotspot along with a Roku stick loaded with a Netflix or Hulu account could allow members who don't have access to those services to stream shows and movies otherwise unavailable to them which allows them to participate in popular culture and is more efficient than buying multiple DVDs. Many of the items could also be tied directly to programs and education (e.g. go to a program to learn about the stars, take a telescope home with you).