Starting a Tool Library – West Philly Tool Library

An email discussion group where tool libraries across the US share operational tips and advice.

A step-by-step guide to starting a tool library from Shareable.

A blog post from Station North Tool Library co-founders sharing decisions and planning considerations.

Lending Software

Several software platforms are designed specifically for tool and lending libraries:

The platform WPTL has used. Open-source lending library management.

Cloud-based sharing and lending platform.

Built by the Southeast Portland Tool Library.

Have questions about starting a tool library? We’re happy to share what we’ve learned. Get in touch.