Extension ServiceLibrary of Things resources
OSU Extension currently partners with public libraries around the state, in both rural and urban settings, to facilitate food preservation-focused Library of Things collections. Counties benefiting from this service include Baker, Clackamas, Clatsop, Coos, Douglas, Harney, Hood River, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Wallowa and Wasco.
Library of Things collections provide free equipment rentals to library patrons for limited time periods, allowing bulky or expensive pieces of equipment to circulate through the community to be shared and enjoyed by many residents. Please note: the type and availability of equipment may vary at each of the LOT locations. Please contact the library directly to find out what items are available.
Food preservation can lower your food budget, reduce food waste and allows you to enjoy seasonal delicacies year-round. Find the equipment instructions, recipes and other resources to help you safely enjoy the food preservation equipment you received from the Library of Things.
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About the partnership
Since 2018, Oregon State University Extension Service Family and Community Health faculty have built partnerships with local libraries and community centers to create Library of Things collections that focus on food preservation equipment. Our faculty advise local libraries on the purchase of equipment such as dehydrators, pressure canners and steam juicers, and provide training to the librarians on the proper use and care of these pieces of equipment.
In addition, OSU Extension provides partnering libraries with a broad range of educational supports. At each rental, the library patron receives a short information sheet created by Extension that highlights the key features of the piece of equipment as well as important safety considerations. Depending on the type of preservation involved, educational resources include recipes and further safety tips. Extension faculty also work with librarians to offer public workshops or demos at the library, highlighting the safe use of the equipment in the Library of Things collections.
Additional resources
A PNW Extension Publication
Guardado de frutas en conserva
© 2015 Published and distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914, by the Oregon State University Extension Service, Washington State University Extension, University of Idaho Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. The three participating Extension services offer educational programs, activities and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/ parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Accessibility: This publication will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact [email protected] or 541-737-3311.
A PNW Extension Publication
Elaboración de conservas de tomates y productos de tomates
© 2015 Published and distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914, by the Oregon State University Extension Service, Washington State University Extension, University of Idaho Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. The three participating Extension services offer educational programs, activities and materials without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/ parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Accessibility: This publication will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact [email protected] or 541-737-3311.
