Sudbury Tool Library
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Established | 2015 |
| Location | Sudbury, Ontario |
| Branches | 1 |
| Collection | |
| Size | 55 |
| Access and use | |
| Population served | 160274 |
| Website | Sudbury Tool Library & Makerspace |
Sudbury Tool Library (STL) is a tool lending public library system and makerspace based in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.[1]
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. Makerspaces provide access to tools and resources and host planned programming, workshops, free play and community group times related to making, DIY, and innovation. The STL offers standard library memberships. The STL is supported by by the Greater Sudbury Public Library and Greater Sudbury's social services department.[2]
History
On January 20, 2015, the STL and Makerspace was established at the main branch of the Sudbury Public Library, 74 Mackenzie Street, Greater Sudbury, Ontario. The motto is learn, share, create.
Services
Collections
The tool library adapted Share Starter's free "Tool Library Starter Kit" [3] 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.[4] The library has 50+ specialized tools from hand tools to power drills to loan to community members with all skill levels welcomed.[5] The inventory of equipment includes 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Cutting, Digital Photo/Video; Electronics, Ficturing; Gaming; Joining; Measuring; Mechanical; Power tools; safety; Sound Recording and Textile/Sewing.
Technology
The STL features free access to technology such as a 3D printer, 3D Scanning, Sound Recording, Digital Photo/Video; and Raspberry Pi and Arduino computer programming equipment. It also contains more low-tech equipment such as sewing machines, tools and even Lego
Training
The Sudbury 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.
Mission
Makerspace
Makerspace are places where people perform the following main tasks:
- 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.
Tool library
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 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.
Branches
- Sudbury Tool Library, Main branch of the Sudbury Public Library, 74 Mackenzie Street, Sudbury, ON
See also
References
- ↑ "House Works: Need to borrow a tool? Go to the library". Ottawa Citizen. 2015. Retrieved Jan 5, 2015.
- ↑ cite web|url=|title= Sudbury Tool Library and Makerspace|accessdate=2015-04-10
- ↑ How to start a tool library
- ↑ Local Tools
- ↑ "Inventory". Sudburytoollibrary.com. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
External links
- Sudbury Tool Library & Makerspace - official site
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