Going beyond loaning books to loaning technologies: a practical guide for librarians

Establishing a loanable technology program

Identifying need

Determining types of equipment to purchase

Budgeting

Cataloging items

Processing, packaging, and housing loanable technology

Creating policies

Reserving, checking out, and checking in loanable technology

Billing, fines, and communication with patrons

Training and support

Assessing the program

Appendix A. Stages of the loanable technology program at the undergraduate library at the university of illinois

Appendix B. Sample surveys.