Any library system in Georgia may borrow a Georgia Public Library Service Loaner Kit for the purposes of providing hands-on familiarization, training, programming, project work, and patron services with modern digital technology and/or strategic partnership toolkits. The contents of each Loaner Kit varies, and Kits are available through multiple GPLS departments. See the available kit options.

Requests must be made two weeks from the date required. Loan periods for the different Loaner Kits vary from two weeks to three months, but a longer loan period may be negotiated by request to the owning department.

The borrowing library must accept this Loaner Kit Use Policy when requesting Kits.

Responsibilities of the Georgia Public Library Service:

  • House and maintain the Kits and relevant devices and, if applicable, linked vendor accounts;
  • Provide Kit carrying cases for safe transport via the PINES Courier Service or in-person pick-up/drop-off;
  • Answer questions pertaining to the reservation and use of the Loaner Kits.

Responsibilities of the borrowing library:

  • Complete and submit this Loaner Kit Use Policy and the appropriate Loaner Kit Reservation Form or PINES reservation;
  • Inform GPLS of any damages to or loss of the Loaner Kit, its components, or carrying cases;
  • Return the Loaner Kit and all components by the designated due date via the PINES Courier Service or in-person pick-up/drop-off;
  • Complete a follow-up survey for GPLS statistical purposes;
  • Complete any additional requirements specific to the type of Kit being requested.

The Loaner Kits are supported with Federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.