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'''Halifax Tool Library''' ('''HTL''') is a [[List of tool-lending libraries|tool lending library]] based in [[Halifax, Nova Scotia|Halifax]], [[Nova Scotia]], Canada.<ref>{{cite
==History==
In 2013, the HTL was cofounded by Kelly Schnare, Lars Boggild, Tristan Cleveland, and Neil Bailey under a shared belief in the sharing resource economy, as well as supporting local environmental initiatives.<ref>{{cite news|title=Effort to Launch Tool Library in Halifax Underway|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/effort-to-launch-tool-library-in-halifax-underway-1.2478018|access-date=12 April 2015|agency=CBC}}</ref> On May 10, 2014, the HTL successfully concluded a crowd-funding campaign to secure its start-up funding, raising more than $10,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Halifax Tool Library on CSI Catalyst|url=http://www.csicatalyst.org/projects/43-the-halifax-tool-library|website=csicatalyst.org|access-date=12 April 2015}}</ref> In June 2014, the HTL moved into 6070 Almon Street, Halifax NS. In October 2014 they had their grand opening and have been operating since.<ref>{{cite news|title=Halifax Tool Library nails its grand opening|url=http://metronews.ca/news/halifax/1174525/halifax-tool-library-nails-its-grand-opening/|access-date=12 April 2015|agency=Metro News|archive-date=2 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102103905/http://metronews.ca/news/halifax/1174525/halifax-tool-library-nails-its-grand-opening/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2017, following the volunteer corps extensive renovations of the basement floor (a 100 year old storage space) including the addition of the HTL's workshop space, the HTL relocated operations to Vieth House - 3115 Veith Street. . The HTL motto is "Putting underused tools in the hands of people who need them".
==Governance==
The HTL is governed, using Sociocracy dynamic governance, by a Board Circle composed of seven citizen members who are responsible for the strategic planning, financial stability, and oversight the organization. A Membership Circle, overseeing the communications, membership and volunteer corps, and the Operations Circle, overseeing the physical space, inventory and processes, complete the administrative structure of the HTL to meet the requirements of the organization.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2014/04/02/under-the-t-for-table-saw-group-trying-to-start-halifaxs-first-ever-tool-library.html |title=Look under 'T' for table saw: Group trying to start Halifax's first-ever tool library |date=Apr 2, 2014 |publisher=MetroNews Canada |access-date=July 12, 2016 |archive-date=August 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820140936/http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2014/04/02/under-the-t-for-table-saw-group-trying-to-start-halifaxs-first-ever-tool-library.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Services==
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===Collections===
The tool library adapted Share Starter's free "Tool Library Starter Kit" <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/how-to-start-a-tool-library How to start a tool library]</ref> which includes start up guidelines, frequently asked questions, and sample documents. The library uses "Local Tools" from "myTurn.com, PBC", a web-based inventory management system to track tool library members and to automatically display the tool availability online.<ref>[http://localtools.org/ Local Tools]</ref>
The library has 1999 specialized tools from power drills, ladders and scaffolding, and pressure washers to loan to community members with all skill levels welcomed.<ref name="Halifaxtoollibrary2">{{cite web |url=https://Halifax.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse |title=Inventory |publisher=Halifaxtoollibrary.com |access-date=2015-04-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.
===Training===
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