Approximately 1,000 computers and 500 printers have been delivered. Deliveries can take 9 months to one year to take place, because of supply and demand, the availability of volunteers to check and refurbish equipment, and other factors. New applications are sent to the Heritage and Libraries Branch and are reviewed approximately every 6 to 7 weeks. Approval letters and equipment surveys are sent to public libraries after the Provincial Advisory Committee meets. Libraries are informed of upcoming deliveries or when opportunities exist for them to pick up computers, once suitable surplus equipment is available.
Applications can be sent in throughout the year, there are no deadlines.
Once public libraries receive equipment they are asked to return equipment surveys and reports to the Branch on equipment use, as well as any information on local press coverage of the equipment. Industry Canada has asked that this information be kept as part of their ongoing interest in the program. Applicant public libraries must ensure information on these priorities is covered on the application form or an attachment. All equipment must be made available for access by the general public. Libraries that request higher and surplus equipment will likely wait longer for equipment to be available.