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{{Infobox library
| library_name = Halifax Tool Library
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| ___location = [[Halifax,3115 NovaVeith St, Scotia|Halifax]], [[NovaNS B3K 3G9 (Around back in the sub Scotia]]basement)
| coordinates = {{coord|44.656140|-63.599475|type:landmark_region:CA-NS|display=inline}}
| country = [[Canada]]
| established = 2013
| num_branches = 1
| collection_size = 17251999
| annual_circulation =
| pop_served = 414,400 ([[List of the 100 largest municipalities in Canada by population|14th]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-tableaux/sum-som/l01/cst01/demo05a-eng.htm |title=Population of census metropolitan areas |publisher=Statcan.gc.ca |date=February 11, 2015 |accessdateaccess-date=March 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=1209034&Geo2=PR&Code2=12&Data=Count&SearchText=&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=2 |title=Census Profile |publisher=2.statcan.gc.ca |date= 2012-02-08|accessdateaccess-date=January 24, 2014}}</ref>
| members =500
| budget =
| director =Clay Tristan Cleveland & Kelly SchnareRadcliffe
| num_employees =10
| website = [http://Halifaxtoollibraryhalifaxtoollibrary.com/ca The Halifax Tool Library]
}}
'''Halifax Tool Library''' ('''HTL''') is a tool[[List of tool-lending [[publiclibraries|tool lending library]] system based in [[Halifax, Nova Scotia|Halifax]], [[Nova Scotia]], Canada.<ref>{{cite web |url=news |title=Make. Do. with Halifax Tool Library |accessdate=May 9, 2014 |publisher=TheChronicleHerald.ca |year=2014 }}</ref> ToolMembers librariespay loanan specializedannual tools for both experiencedsubscription and inexperiencedmay communityborrow membersspecialized whotools are interested infor home repair, maintenance, building projects, community projects, gardening and landscaping. The HTL is a Communityregistered ServiceNon Co-operativeProfit registeredcommunity underorganization thein NSNova Co-operative ActScotia. The HTL offers standard, Student/Low-Income option, and organizational memberships to non-profits and small businesses.<ref>{{cite web |url=httphttps://thetyee.ca%2FCulture%2F2014%2F07%2F28%2FCreate/Culture/2014/07/28/Create-Away-Weak-Social-Ties%2F&ei=4M8rVeSwM6LlsATimYGwCw&usg=AFQjCNHBAUiyRdb0dkd2799Oa6JGWxxrnQ&sig2=aBk2CYWVcv9qbvp0zbACfA&bvm=bv.90491159,d.cWc/ |title=To Combat Weak Social Ties, a New Way to Create |accessdatedate=Jul 28, 2014 |publisher=TheTyee.ca |yearaccess-date=2014 July 12, 2016 }}</ref> The HTL is supported by the HRM Capital Grant program, [[Dalhousie University]] student union, the Veith House Society, Ecology Action Centre, Parker Street food & furniture bank, Forest Friend, Bike Again, North Brewing Company, Catalyst, Fusion HFX, Deiter's tool and Saw.
==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|accessdateaccess-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|accessdateaccess-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/|accessdateaccess-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 ofthe stafforganization. andA volunteers.Membership TheCircle, Tooloverseeing Committeethe communications, membership and Newvolunteer Spacecorps, Committeeand arethe usedOperations onCircle, bothoverseeing athe temporaryphysical space, inventory and permanentprocesses, complete the administrative structure of the basisHTL to meet the requirements of the organization.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metronews.ca%2Fnews%2Fhalifax%2F991638%2Funder/news/halifax/2014/04/02/under-the-t-for-table-saw-group-trying-to-start-halifaxs-first-ever-tool-library%2F&ei=4M8rVeSwM6LlsATimYGwCw&usg=AFQjCNFB-6xWN-GIHGWJx-LDK-aoRXkYig&sig2=tRTgHRPhBRGwGYvnao72ag&bvm=bv.90491159,d.cWchtml |title=Look under 'T' for table saw: Group trying to start Halifax's first-ever tool library |accessdatedate=Apr 32, 2014 |publisher=MetroNews Canada |yearaccess-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=2013dead }}</ref>
==Services==
===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 701+1999 specialized tools from power drills, ladders and laddersscaffolding, toand pressure washers and roto-tillers 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 |accessdateaccess-date=2015-04-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150410154346/https://halifax.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse |archive-date=2015-04-10 }}</ref> The inventory of equipment includes automotive, bike, carpentry and woodworking, electrical and soldering, home maintenance, metalworking, plumbing, remodellingremodeling, sustainable living, and yard and garden. The types of equipment include: sensors, serving, hand tools, and power tools.
===Training===
The Halifax Tool Library offers affordable workshops open both to Tool Library members and the public on tool related skills and projects. In the Intro to Tools workshop, participants built a planter box; while in Routers 101, attendees created a cutting board and most recently we had a work shop for women, DIH (do it herself) where they learned tool literacy and how to make wooden crates.
==Mission==
===Tool library===
Main tasks include tool lending for all kinds for use in volunteer projects, facility maintenance and improvement projects, community improvement events, and special events. Advocacy for community sharing and the timely return of borrowed tools, to guarantee the long-term sustainability of available inventory. The HTL also seeks compensation for lost tools and tools returned late. [[Planned maintenance|Routine maintenance]] and repairs on all equipment to ensure safe and operational condition and to extend the lifespan of the inventory also. All HTL functions are typically performed by volunteers.
The Tool library performs the following main tasks:
*'''Tool Lending:''' all kinds for use in volunteer projects, facility maintenance and improvement projects, community improvement events, and special events.
*'''Tool Advocacy:''' for the complete and timely return of all borrowed tools, to guarantee the long-term sustainability of available inventory. Staff also seeks compensation for lost tools and tools returned late.
*'''Tool Maintenance:''' performing [[Planned maintenance|routine maintenance]] and repairs on all equipment to ensure good condition and to extend the lifespan of the inventory. This function is typically performed by volunteers and community service workers.
===Makerspace===
Makerspace are places where people performlearn theabout followingtechnology, maincrafts tasks:and other kinds of making, share knowledge and skills with others and apply that knowledge and skill by creating things.
* to learn about technology, crafts and other kinds of making;
* to share knowledge and skills with others; and
* to apply this knowledge and skill by creating things.
==Branches==
* Halifax Tool Library, 60703115 AlmonVeith StreetSt, Halifax, NS B3K 3G9 (Around back in the sub basement)
==See also==
==External links==
*[http://halifaxtoollibrary.ca/ Official website]
*[http://Halifaxtoollibrary.com/ The Halifax Tool Library] - official site
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