Library of Things

Photo of the front of Cal Poly Humboldt Library.

Project Description

The Library of Things (LoTs) at Cal Poly Humboldt explores how to share informatino witth students about accessing tools, equipment, and everyday items that are often too expensive or impractical to own individually. By promoting shared use, reuse, and repair, LoTs intends to reduce waste and support a more sustainable, circular economy. In order to figure out how to best implement this project, the SHIFT Committee has funded a student research position for Spring and Summer 26. They helped explore existing campus lending and give-away resources through various existing campus organizations that can help students navigate location of items they might want or need to borrow / use.

Find information on the results of the research completed with this project at:

Library of Things Webpage