Written by This just in from a former #hyperlib student via email:
I just wanted to say hello and let you know that I’ve been thinking about you and our class! I was doing my MLIS homework one day and came across a free California State Parks pass that was able to be checked out from the Alameda County Library! I was amazed that we had this opportunity through our local library and didn’t know about it before.I am a part of a Bay Area Hiking group on Facebook because I love nature, and I decided to share the information there, just in case others didn’t know about it like me. And BOOM it has become “viral!”Everyday I get notifications of people “liking,” “commenting,” and “re-sharing” it! Even another Library re-shared it! (Image below). It’s at 2.7K likes and 400+ reshares!I just thought I’d share it with you because it is totally the Hyperlinked library in action 🙂 and how we are all hyperlinks.
Update:
The program was expanded to include hiking backpacks that patrons can check out too. They contain binoculars, nature guides, a compass, and a local parks map.
Here’s a link to the press release:
https://www.calparks.org/blog/california-state-parks-foundation-partners-rei-co-op-support-increased-access-state-parks
@michael We have these at the library I work at as well along with the backpacks and even a telescope you can check out. They have been very popular! They are almost always checked out. We get people who ask if they work for National Parks but they only work for California State Parks. So maybe one day we will get National Park ones as well.
@krheid passes to the national parks would be incredible. What a great service! I hope that happens.