{"id":68,"date":"2026-07-16T15:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/?p=68"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:17:31","slug":"reflection-blog-new-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/2026\/07\/16\/reflection-blog-new-models\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflection Blog: New Models"},"content":{"rendered":"

Libraries around the world are experimenting with non-traditional buildings and services, and\u00a0I found the examples presented in the New Models module inspiring.\u00a0In particular,\u00a0I\u00a0was impressed by the Anythink Nature\u00a0Library,\u00a0which\u00a0is an experience-driven space that focuses on exploring our connection to nature\u00a0(Anythink Libraries, 2025).\u00a0I have not seen an\u00a0experience-driven library space before, but I love the idea of incorporating interactive\u00a0spaces into a library setting.\u00a0Instead of only offering spaces to sit,\u00a0read, and\u00a0work on a computer,\u00a0this type\u00a0of\u00a0environment\u00a0can help encourage active participation from community members\u00a0through different activities.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Image of Anythink Nature Library from Anythink Libraries website.<\/p><\/div>\n

In addition to new building models, libraries are also exploring new service models. The “library of things” is a type of service that many libraries are starting to invest in. From cake pans to exercise equipment, libraries are offering more than just books to their patrons to check out. The Traverse Area District Library has\u00a0a large selection\u00a0of musical instruments that patrons can\u00a0barrow, which is helpful for patrons who want to play an instrument but cannot afford the pricey equipment (Traverse Area District Library, n.d.).\u00a0The\u00a0Mentor Public Library\u00a0also\u00a0started a new “Shelf to Chef” kit\u00a0service that provides patrons with the equipment, instructions, and\u00a0link\u00a0to a video tutorial for specific recipes, which can help patrons pursue their cooking interests without investing in expensive pans and tools\u00a0(Mentor Public Library, n.d.).\u00a0These examples show how libraries are starting to expand their services to meet the various interests and needs of their community members.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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One example of Mentor Public Library’s Shelf to Chef kits.<\/p><\/div>\n

On top of the various\u00a0materials becoming available in libraries, I am\u00a0also\u00a0excited to see more libraries offering\u00a0free passes to local attractions. I have personally used this service from my local library, and\u00a0I think it\u00a0is a great\u00a0idea\u00a0that\u00a0makes different attractions\u00a0more accessible to patrons who\u00a0are\u00a0unable to afford normal ticket prices. For example, the San Diego Zoo is a popular attraction but one ticket costs $78\u00a0(San Diego Zoo, n.d.).\u00a0Thankfully, the San Diego County\u00a0Library’s Discover & Go pass provides free access for several adults and children (San Diego County Library, n.d.).\u00a0This type of service meets a need in the community that goes beyond what\u00a0traditional library materials and services can address, and I am glad more libraries\u00a0are investing in these passes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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References<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Anythink Libraries. (2025).\u00a0<\/span>Anythink nature library.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.anythinklibraries.org\/anythink-nature-library\/?fbclid=IwAR2DgO-k8nU6kNUODo7vTlRXKiEiYSoSeQMC8Aq0QnoLMZoT3d-QKpbSl5M<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mentor Public Library. (n.d.).\u00a0<\/span>Shelf to\u00a0chef.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/mentorpl.org\/product\/shelf-to-chef\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traverse Area District Library. (n.d.).\u00a0<\/span>Library of things<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.tadl.org\/things<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

San Diego County Library.\u00a0(n.d.).\u00a0<\/span>Discover\u00a0& go.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.sdcl.org\/discoverandgo\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

San Diego Zoo. (n.d.).\u00a0<\/span>Tickets.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/zoo.sandiegozoo.org\/tickets<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Libraries around the world are experimenting with non-traditional buildings and services, and\u00a0I found the examples presented in the New Models module inspiring.\u00a0In particular,\u00a0I\u00a0was impressed by the Anythink Nature\u00a0Library,\u00a0which\u00a0is an experience-driven space that focuses on exploring our connection to nature\u00a0(Anythink Libraries, 2025).\u00a0I have not seen an\u00a0experience-driven library space before, but I love the idea of incorporating […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":826,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","post-preview"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/826"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71,"href":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68\/revisions\/71"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/frominktohyperlinked\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}