The public library in Malmo, Sweden has decided to allow 'humans' to be checked out in addition to books.  The idea is that you could check out a blind person, lesbian or a journalist and learn more about their lifestyle.  The human subjects are prepared and willing to answer any type of question or potential objection to their lifestyle.  And true to (Scandinavian) form, the library will provide a cafe where the people can sit and have their chat.

I'm not sure how many homophobic people will take them up on this offer.  But I think this has great potential for young people to 'check out' someone alive to do research into historical events, professions or other cultures.  This is something that would be very useful and popular in Toronto.