A library blog by Jeffrey T. Davis

My interest: libraries reducing barriers to the riches around us
Plus my portfolio and for-hire shingle

More Zipcars to Borrow at Brooklyn PL

I spoke to Brooklyn PL about their Zipcar partnership for the book. Pleased to see the program has continued and grown since then. An interesting meeting of libraries and local shared mobility, in this case via a commercial partner. "Showcasing the library’s commitment to helping…

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100k Transit Passes from BYU & Utah Valley University

I wrote about a few transit-library partnerships. Here's a similar one with two university partners. Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University are providing free Provo-Orem transit passes to all of their students and employees — plus their spouses and dependents - for ten years.

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Kids' Access to Boise (Free Bikes!)

Mobility is an important part of local access and I looked at a number of related library programs -- some that make transit access a part of library membership, some others that work with communities on "Safe Routes" programs. Here's a project in Boise, ID,…

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