The TAE Lendables Program will expand your library's resources by providing free access to programming materials, technology, equipment, and other reusable items. The collection will provide libraries with access to specialized or higher-cost materials that they may not otherwise have the resources to purchase individually or may not want to purchase for a one-time event.
To keep the service efficient and accessible, the Lendable Collection will be distributed directly through the Trans-Amigos Express (TAE) courier service. By leveraging the existing courier network, we can offer this program to participating TAE/TExpress libraries without the added expense or administrative overhead of traditional shipping services.
The pilot program is slated to run through early 2027, with more user-facing infrastructure and items to be added at that time.
The current list of Lendables Program items provides details on what is being offered. It will be updated as new items are added.
Libraries are asked to complete a TAE Lendables Program Agreement and return it with their first request.
Please contact tae@amigos.org for any questions.