LibCal

The product page specifically describes 'Library of Things Lending' and equipment booking as core functionality, directly enabling reuse through lending programmes. Source: Springshare, 2026

LibCal is a SaaS product used by libraries to run lending programmes rather than directly operating the physical lending itself. It provides the software infrastructure (SaaS) for organisations to enable circular activities. Source: Springshare, 2026

Classified as 'CircularRetailer' because the software enables a single organisation (a library) to offer product lending to end-users (patrons). Value object = physical products (equipment, passes). Matchmaking primarily library-to-patron (B2C). Source: Springshare, 2026

Primary strategy is reuse (R3) via lending; also supports access-based models (R1). Classification is evidence-based (lending functionality) with an interpretive step to include access-model mapping. Source: Springshare, 2026

LibCal enables lending/sharing of items and timed reservations consistent with sharing or rental/leasing models for libraries and community collections. Source: Springshare, 2026

Springshare LLC is a privately held, for-profit software company (company contact and address listed on official site). Source: Springshare, 2026

LibCal is library-focused but is used across public, academic, K-12 and special libraries to enable lending/Library of Things, making it cross-sector in application. Source: Springshare, 2026

Springshare states it serves 7,500+ institutions in 100+ countries, indicating global reach. Source: Springshare, 2026

LibCal is software for booking and managing inventory; it does not supply or depend on specialised hardware to deliver lending services (the items lent are user assets). Source: Springshare, 2026