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==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 500- specialized tools from power drills and ladders to pressure washers and roto-tillers to loan to community members with all skill levels welcomed.<ref name="Calgarytoollibrary2">{{cite web|url=https://Calgary.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse |title=Inventory |publisher=Calgarytoollibrary.com|accessdate=2015-04-10}}</ref> The inventory of equipment includes Automotive, Bike, Carpentry and Woodworking, Electrical and Soldering, Home Maintenance, Plumbing, Remodeling, Sustainable Living, Yard and Garden. The types of tools include Hand Tools, Power Tools and Cars. An open-source electronic inventory system called Local Tools is used to automatically track tools and display their availability online.

===Training===