First tool library to be established in Newfoundland
Libraries in Newfoundland may be
struggling to compete with online resources, but there's a new type of library
attracting quite a bit of interest.
Efforts
are underway to establish the first-ever tool library in St. John's.
Ian
Froude, St. John's Tool Library founder, said in a news release, “We know
that a tool library can result in dozens of new neighbourhood projects;
thousands of dollars saved by individuals and families; thousands of pounds of
food produced in backyards; and significant reduction in landfill waste. The
possibilities to strengthen families and communities are endless.”
The
idea is inspired by traditional models of the public library system. The St.
John’s Tool Library will be home to thousands of home and garden tools
available to members for a low annual fee.
Members inspired to take on a weekend do—it-yourself project, complete a home
renovation themselves, or convert a backyard to a source of healthy vegetables
will now be able to borrow the needed tools for up to seven days, on a rolling
basis.
Froude
said the idea has already generated significant media attention and he’s
already running out of space to host the donated and purchased tools that will
make up the library.
A
fundraising campaign will enable the rental of a community space to house the
Library, which can then open its doors to the public.
The
“crowd funding campaign” will be launched Tuesday at www.indiegogo.com/SJToolLibrary.
The
news release says individuals and groups can receive a perk for investing in
the start of the Library, or can sign up for an early membership. Donations
will also be accepted by phone.
Source | http://www.thetelegram.com/
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Pralhad
Jadhav
Senior
Manager @ Library
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& Co
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2016. The title of the paper is “Removing
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