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Professional Resource Library (PRL) Services

Professional Resource Library – FAQ

Question: How many items can I sign out?
Answer: You may have a maximum of 7 items on your card at one time. This includes 2 large items, one of which can be a mini kit.

Question : Can I bring my children with me on my visit to the ASCY Professional Resource Library or an outreach location?
Answer: If you are using ANY equipment, children under the age of 16 are NOT permitted on-site. For a quick (5-minute-maximum) toy lending or toy return, children are allowed on-site under your immediate supervision.

Question: Can I bring a guest to the Professional Resource Library?
Answer: Guests over the age of 16 are welcome. If they are planning to use ANY equipment, they must purchase a day pass ($5.00)

Question: How do I make sure I return everything I take out?
Answer: In every bin, there is a parts list. Check the parts list when you get home and call us if something is missing. Use the parts list to ensure all pieces are returned to the bin.

Professional Resource Library

For a list of large items/bins, click here

Resource Books
Educational Videos/DVDs
Periodicals
Government Publications
Teaching Aids
Educational Toys
Curriculum Kits
Family/Teacher Resource Bins
Cooks Bins (Nutritional Information)
Supervision/Administration Bins
Workplace Motivational Resource Bins

On-Site Equipment & Services

For a list of die press shapes, click here

Laminating
Photocopying, black & white, as well as colour laser copier
Die Press
Paper Cutter
Bookbinding
Public Access Computers (Please note: Internet Access is no longer available)
Board Room (maximum of 12 people)
Meeting Room (Maximum of 25 People)
Button Machine
Curriculum Kits
Picture Communication Symbols Training (by appointment)

We are pleased to offer a Recycling Area in the Professional Resource Library where new items are added regularly. Members may purchase a bag of "found materials" to use in their programs. There are a wide variety of materials that can be used in art, blocks, dramatic play and quiet areas, to name just a few. Come in and check it out!

Certain services are accompanied by a minimum charge.
Some equipment may be reserved for off-site loan

Hours of Service

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday	12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday	12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday	8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Please note: the Professional Resource Library is closed ALL Saturdays of Holiday Weekends, two weeks during the summer and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Please click here to view the Professional Education Calendar.

Membership Information

Professional Resource Library memberships are open to residents and employees who work with or provide care for children in the city of Hamilton. The Professional Resource Library membership costs $40.00 and is renewed annually on the anniversary month. A membership card is issued with your ID number. This card must be worn at all times when in the Professional Resource Library (cards are for individual member use only and are non-transferrable).

This membership entitles the member to:

use of Professional Resource Library and lending services
use of the Professional Resource Library equipment and work area
ASCY e-newsletters

ASCY is an adult-oriented work environment, therefore, for health, safety and liability reasons, individuals under the age of 16 are not allowed on the premises when equipment is being used.

Please note: full-time students receive memberships at a 50% discount.

We also offer Day Passes for $5.00