Libraries Announces New Collection of Loanable Items
Syracuse University Libraries has a new collection of loanable items, referred to as its ‘Library of Things,’ available for borrowing from the Check Out Desk in Bird Library beginning on February 9, 2026. This collection offers recreation, home goods, career and presentation, wellness and academic support items to the University community. Some items are reservable and others will be available first-come first-served. A Research Guide of this new collection is available online, and a flip book at the Check Out Desk is also available for perusing. To make a suggestion for future items for borrowing, complete this online suggestion form.
New items in the collection include:
- Button Maker
- Crochet Kit
- Crochet Needles
- Display Easel
- Folding Utility Cart
- Garment Bag
- Ghost hunting kit
- Kan Jam 2
- Glue Gun
- Karaoke Machine
- Knitting kit
- Knitting Needles
- Leather Portfolio
- Portable Air Compressor
- Portable Cornhole
- Sewing Kit
- Sewing Machine
- Steamer
- SU Necktie
- Toolbox
- USB Fan
This new collection is made possible through the Libraries’ Staff Innovation Fund and a generous donation from Libraries Advisory Board member Laurence G. Bousquet G’80.