Kits for Checkout

How Do I Reserve a Kit?

  1. Reserve a kit via LibCal.
  2. Schedule and advertise programs for the public during the period your library has reserved the kit.
  3. Return kit using the enclosed return label to the Utah State Library on time so the next library can receive it for their programming..
Reserve Kit

User Agreement

By reserving a kit, the library agrees to:

  • Promote the event(s) my library will be using the kit(s)
  • Fill out the survey (online or paper) about your event(s)
  • Complete the inventory check list before returning.
  • Return kit on time so the next library can receive it in time for their event(s).

    Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL)

    The Space Science Institute, through its Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) program is distributing five-million solar-viewing glasses to 10,000 libraries, plus providing information and activities to share with library patrons.

    Available June 23, 2023.

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    SEAL Kits

    Nasa @ My Library

    The Utah State Library is one of fourteen state library agencies selected for cohort 2 of NASA @ My Library, a nationwide science-technology initiative by the STAR Library Network (STAR Net) launched in 2018.

    The State Library will receive resources, training and support through NASA @ My Library, a STEM education initiative that will increase and enhance STEM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the nation, including geographic areas and populations currently underserved in STEM education.

    As part of the grant, the State Library is circulating two STEM programming kits to Utah’s public libraries.

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    Language Kits

    Foreign language collection kits are available to Utah public libraries and public school libraries and include titles for ages K-12. Check out period per kit is four months with a possible (1) month renewal if kit is not requested by another library.

    Shipping and return shipping label will be provided by State Library to participating libraries.

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    Podcasting

    What’s in the kit:

    • Sound Shield - This will prevent ambient noise from getting into your recording.  
    • Zoom Recorder - This is your main recording device.
    • Tripod - this will let you place the zoom recorder wherever you would like and raise it off a surface
    • Pop-shield - this shield will prevent ‘pops’ from your recordings when speaking
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    Podcasting Kits

    AV Kits

    The audiovisual production kit is available to any Utah library staff, whether their organization is a public library, academic or school library, or a special library. Over the one month checkout period, you are encouraged to take full advantage of your exclusive use of the kit. Record streaming programs, book clubs, interviews, and anything else you can dream up.

    The unique opportunity to circulate this AV kit came through CARES Act funds and programs designed in response to Covid-19. This equipment is meant to enable virtual programming, distance education, and other safe alternatives to business as usual. It is provided in partnership with the Utah Education and Telehealth Network and will remain available indefinitely.

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    Back Country Rescue

    This programming kit places participants in an imaginary backcountry situation where they must use STEM concepts to complete survival challenges. Your participants will work in three groups. Each group will have a unique challenge to complete and one backpack of supplies. All equipment, materials, and resources are included in this kit.
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    Backcountry Rescue Kits

    Questions?

    India-Bleu Niehoff
    801-715-6722 or 800-662-9150 (Utah Toll-Free)
    [email protected]