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I work in a university library (and I used to work in a public library) and I
have always wondered how the library concept could be integrated with the Lego
play concept. I think there is an opportunity with the Designer series of sets.
If Lego could create modified kits of the designer sets to work in a library
setting (this would also work for an elementary school setting and the ideas
could be used in both places), kids who might not ordinarily be exposed to Lego
could benefit from having a small collection available to them at their public
libraries.
For example, Lego set 4101 Wild Collection (http://guide.lugnet.com/set/4101)
would make an excellent library kit with some modifications:
* A container that can withstand public use and can securely store the parts
* A draw string cloth that contains the pieces inside the container for easy use
and especially cleanup
* 3X the peices so that more than one person can build and for parts that willl
invariably go missing
* Inventory sheet for the parts (CA number for easy replacements)
* Regular book binding on the instructions, including supplementary material
about the subject of the set (in this case, animals and insects)
* Two copies of the instructions (perhaps one for the shelf and one inside the
kit)
For the libraries, suggest:
* the kit be non-circulating (in-house use only)
* make it freely available to school libraries and public libraries with
children's collections
If sucessful, start branching out with other sets/books. Start charging
(although equal to retail rates) for the kits. This would be a great way for
Lego to advertise their product, get more exposure for it and at the same time,
be doing a community service.
--
Thomas Main
thomasmain@myrealbox.com
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