Would love to be able to loan books to individuals for them to read. This is possible in Amazon.
BLUF: Allow owning of multiple copies of the same resource; provide the ability to lend/send the resource to another account. Essentially giving the "lent" user a "trial usage" of the resource for a lender predefined amount of time.
Goal: Enhance Small/Large Group Studies.
Requirements: Allow account to own multiple copies of the same resource and the ability for the "owner" of the resource to lend the resource to another account once, for a specified amount of time like 14 days (preferably also the ability to transfer the ownership to the other account for say gifting to a user), The ability for the lent user to "accept" the resource. Some form of accounting system to prevent abuse, and "indefinite" lending.
During usage of a lent resource logos could alert the user of the temporary resource and time left, with the ability to buy it for themselves(which should return the lent copy back to the owner) To prevent abuse, accounts could be limited to how many active items are being lent to them. As well as how many times a specific resource is allowed to be lent to a particular account..
Example: User 3 lends Resource A to User 4, User 4 accepts lent resource, after Resource A is returned to owner (by User 4 choice or by time elapsed) User 4 can no longer be lent Resource A by any user. But User 3 can still lend User 4 a different Resource( say Resource B)
I know there's probably copyright issues with this, but something I've ran into many times after amassing a good number of books in my library is my desire to share them with others that I'm teaching – in the same way I can loan a print book to a friend to read for a bit before getting it back to then loan to another or read it again myself. I just wish I could bless my friends easier instead of saying "oh yeah I read this really great work on that, you can borrow my computer for a bit to read some of it"
Many longtime Logos users, particularly those who invested early in large base packages or portfolio libraries, own a substantial volume of resources that see limited day to day use. This represents a largely untapped asset already within the ecosystem. An opt in, time limited resource lending model could activate this dormant value without transferring ownership. Allowing users to temporarily grant access to individual resources would expand exposure to Logos content while preserving existing licensing structures.
From a growth perspective, this creates a natural on ramp for newer users such as students, seminarians, and early career pastors. These users are often comfortable with subscriptions but unable or unwilling to make large upfront library purchases. Experiencing premium resources in real study contexts could materially increase long term conversion and retention.Importantly, this model complements a subscription strategy rather than competing with it. Subscriptions lower the barrier to entry, while lending increases depth of engagement and showcases the value of ownership. Over time, borrowed resources can become informed purchase decisions.
From a community and brand standpoint, this also reinforces Logos’ historic strengths. It enables organic mentorship, shared study, and stewardship between generations of users, all without direct cost to Logos. Engagement increases, resource discovery improves, and community goodwill compounds.While there are understandable contractual, licensing, and technical considerations, the strategic upside is meaningful. Increased resource visibility, stronger network effects, higher lifetime value, and a differentiated positioning that aligns with Logos’ mission make this concept worth long term exploration.Proposed Feature: Resource Lending & Borrowing Framework
1. Flexible Lending Units Allow users to lend:
This preserves the mental model users already understand (collections, bundles, tags) while adding a social layer.
2. In-Context Borrow Requests When a user encounters a resource they do not own (e.g., via smart search results, guides, citations, or workflows), they can:
This keeps borrowing contextual, intentional, and study-driven rather than exploratory clutter.
3. Time-Bound Access Controls Lending can be configured:
Ownership is never lost unless explicitly donated.
4. Resource Donation Enable users to permanently donate select resources to:
This supports stewardship, legacy gifting, and long-term ecosystem growth.
5. Institutional Lending Pools Allow institutions (seminaries, churches, schools) to:
This mirrors physical library models while preserving digital control and access limits.
In conclusion, from a strategic perspective, a lending model could create multiple reinforcing benefits for Logos. It would incentivize higher-tier purchases by users with greater means, who may be more willing to invest in larger bundles if those resources can actively serve others beyond their own study (or retired pastors or estate planning). It would also accelerate adoption among students and early-career pastors by giving them early exposure to premium resources, increasing long-term loyalty and the likelihood of future ownership. For institutions such as seminaries and churches, this model strengthens partnerships by providing a compelling reason to centralize library purchases rather than relying on fragmented individual licenses. At the same time (and more importantly), lending complements subscription models by lowering the barrier to entry while increasing depth, discovery, and perceived value of ownership. Ultimately, this approach reinforces Logos’ identity not merely as software, but as a living study ecosystem grounded in shared learning, stewardship, and mentorship.
Hi @Ram Teodosio ,
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It's also just a duplicate of
@Jason S. (Logos) thank for bringing this to my attention. I didn’t see this recos before. However, the idea stemmed from another post that discussed how 2026 libraries weren’t doing anything for the older users. So I responded and thought about what I would like to do with my investment in Logos. Please rest assured that I wrote all of the requirements. To add some context, I’m a full stack developer and functional analyst (Accenture background). I posted it in a way to also give business incentives. Of course to clean it up, I used ChatGPT which I believe does not violate User Guidelines.
If there is a way to merge my recos to this post, I’d greatly appreciate it. My intent truly is to help Logos and a meaningful contributor to our community of which I’ve been a part of since 2012. Grace and peace!
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