Selkirk
& District Community Learning Centre Computer Lending
Library
Welcome
to the Computer Lending Library Web Page!
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Here
you will find everything you need to know on how to become
a member of the computer lending library.
Our
lending library is designed to encourage the use of technology
by all members of our community. It does so by making
functional computer systems accessible to those who are unable
to otherwise acquire them; thereby increasing their quality
of life, literacy, fluency and the specialty skills that have
become a requirement for more employment opportunities, even
in entry-level positions.
Who
is the Library For?
The
Computer Lending Library specifically targets several known
segments of our community:
- low
income households
- students
of all ages (children/youth/adult)
- seniors
- persons
with disabilities
- unemployed
and/or underemployed
- new
entrepreneurs (particularly youth)
- new
immigrants with language and/or literacy issues
- community
residents with literacy issues
- economically
disadvantaged individuals
- organizations
that assist the above listed community members
What
does the Program Provide?
The
program will supply a basic
set of computer equipment. Specialized equipment and
aids will be referred to other agencies that already have
programs that augment a computer user's needs for speciality
equipment.
Instructions
for assembly and basic computer operation will be provided
during orientation. Basic computer training may be offered
that introduces individuals to the main components of a computer
at scheduled training programs offered at the Selkirk &
District Community Learning Centre. Additionally, the
SDCLC would refer individuals to existing training programs,
such as PowerUp.
The
Membership and Application Process
There
are three (3) steps in applying to the Computer Lending Library:
First:
You must complete the membership
application to the program.
Second:
You
must complete a handwritten Letter of Request
explaining why you need a computer; and deliver or mail it
to the Selkirk & District Community Learning Centre, attention
Computer Lending Library.
Third:
Your
application and Letter of Request will be assessed against
the program criteria.
Before
you apply be sure to read the Loan
Agreement and our Lending
Policies. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in your application being rejected. If you
have questions regarding the program or the policies call
the Selkirk & District Learning Centre before completing
this application.
Remember
that receiving a computer through this lending program does
not mean you own the computer. Computers are
loaned to the recipients for a specified period of time and
recipients are expected to return the loaned computers upon
completion of the loan term.
Please
note, there are a limited number of computers available for
lending. Computer loans are made in such a way as to ensure
a fair and equitable process is utilized in the lending program.
This
means not all applicants will receive computers.
The
Computer Lending Library will attempt to notify all applicants
as soon as possible on the status of their applications.
We request that you are patient with the required process
and allow the Computer Lending Library a minimum of two
weeks to process your application.
*Please
send in your membership application and handwritten
Letter of Request to the Selkirk & District Community
Learning Centre by fax, mail, or drop it off at our office
at the address below. Any questions, please call (204)
482-2111.
Phone: (204)
482-2111
Fax: (204)
785-1316
Email:
reception@mts.net
Address:
122-511 Robinson Avenue
Selkirk, Manitoba
R1A 1E5
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