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'''Halifax Tool Library''' ('''HTL''') is a tool lending [[public library]] system based in [[Halifax]], [[Nova Scotia]], Canada. <ref>{{cite web |url= |title=Make. Do. with Halifax Tool Library |accessdate=May 9, 2014 |publisher=TheChronicleHerald.ca |year=2014 }} </ref> Tool libraries loan specialized tools for both experienced and inexperienced community members who are interested in home repair, maintenance, building projects, community projects, gardening and landscaping. The HTL is a Community Service Co-operative registered under the NS Co-operative Act. The HTL offers standard, Student/Low-Income option, and organizational memberships to non-profits and small businesses. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetyee.ca%2FCulture%2F2014%2F07%2F28%2FCreate-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 |accessdate=Jul 28, 2014 |publisher=TheTyee.ca |year=2014 }} </ref> The HTL is supported by [[Dalhousie University]] student union, Ecology Action Centre, Parker Street food & furniture bank, Forest Friend, Bike Again, North Brewing Company, Catalyst, Fusion HFX, Deiter's tool and Saw.
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==Governance==
The HTL is governed by a Board composed of seven citizen members who are responsible for the strategic planning, financial stability, and oversight of staff and volunteers. The Tool Committee and New Space Committee are used on both a temporary and permanent basis to meet requirements of the organization. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://metronews.ca%2Fnews%2Fhalifax%2F991638%2Funder-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.cWc |title=Look under 'T' for table saw: Group trying to start Halifax's first-ever tool library |accessdate=Apr 3, 2014 |publisher=MetroNews Canada |year=2013 }} </ref>
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