Hi all,

We’re a little late to the party with adding a Library of Things at our library (although we’ve had hotspots and items like STEM kits for check out for quite some time) and I’ve seen many discussions on here about best practices.  I wondered if someone could share if a specialized LoT agreement form is something libraries legally are required to have patrons sign to check out some of these items (e.g., a telescope)?  Or if a public library’s regular policies and procedures for patrons being responsible for any lost or damaged items can also cover the LoT items.  We’re wanting to keep things simple, and not  create extra forms and a process that would put any barriers in the way of those wanting to check the items out…but also make sure we’re complying with standard practices and legalities.

Thank you so much for any information and advice.  I can be emailed off-list as well at alicia@colomapubliclibrary.net.

Alicia Ford
Assistant Director
Coloma Public Library

151 W. Center St.

P.O. Box 430
Coloma, MI  49038
(269) 468-3431