How it works

You can browse the item without joining to see if you are interested. Here is what to do if you decide to join. 

Membership and Fees 

You must be a member before you can borrow any item from SLOTH.   Each Membership receives initial borrowing credit for free.  After that each item has a borrowing rate.  We try to keep these as low as possible.   

Standard Membership

We ask for a donation of £15 a year.   Please consider an extra donation if possible, to Pay it Forward to cover our concession rate. 

Concession Membership
If you have a low income then you may chose the Concession rate.  We do not ask for any proof for this rate.  All membership costs and borrowing fees are reduced by a third, with an annual fee of £10. 

Borrowing fees
Each item has a small charge to borrow for 1 week.  We keep these as low as possible and regularly review the amount.  

Consumables
Some items require extra items, such as sanding disks.  We provide some initial items and can provide more at cost price.     

Joining Credit
You are credited with £5 when you join which can be used towards your rental fees.  Credit is not transferable for money.  If you buy consumables then you will need to pay for these separately.
   
Earning Credit
If you donate an item which we then lend out through the library we will credit you with double the rental fee - you can use this to borrow the items you donated or any other item from the library.   You can also earn credit by volunteering to help out. Speak to us for more information.   Credit is not transferable for money.  

Register
  • In the top right corner, click on Register. 
  • Complete the form with your details.  
  • We will send you an email which you must confirm
  • We only accept payment in person at this time, please pay when you first com in 
  • On your first visit you will need to bring some ID and a proof of address.
  • [please speak to us if this is difficult for you] 

Login

  • Use the link on the top right to login. 
  • You can also reset your details here, if you’ve forgotten them!

Reserve

  • Look through the items using the search bar or the categories.
  • Select the time & date for you to come and collect.
  • This puts the the item to your basket, which you can select from the top menu bar.
  • Check everything is correct and add any extra information to the notes for us.
  • Click ‘Reserve’ to finalise.
  • That’s it! You’ll be emailed details of your reservation and we’ll know to get it ready for you.

Borrow

  • Visit the Library during opening hours on your reservation date.
  • If it’s your first visit, please bring proof of identity and of your address.
  • One of the library staff will get your Thing for you and explain anything extra you need to know.
  • Review the components, any protective equipment and consumables you may need for your project.
  • Pay by card or cash in person.
  • Take your thing away and complete your project!

Return

  • Bring the Thing back with all its parts and packaging on the day it’s due back
  • Please make sure it's clean and ready for the next borrower.
  • If any thing has been damaged, please call or let us know before you bring it back so we can change any information fr the next Notice any damages? These things happen. Please call or email us ASAP so we can warn the next borrower

Changes

Can't make the reservation date?  Need to cancel?  

We won't be upset, but please just let us know.  You can cancel from your account or from your confirmation email

We can then make it available for other borrowers.

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