Library

Why

The Burman Library Makerspace offers a variety of technology tools and support to foster creativity, hands-on learning and student success.

Who

Current students, staff and faculty, including retired staff and faculty, for educational, noncommercial purposes.  This may include assignments, research, art or personal learning.  Access may be granted to others on a case-by-case basis by the Librarian. Users must be trained and certified by the makerspace technician on the equipment they use.

When

Equipment may only be run when the makerspace is open.  Equipment use must be completed fifteen minutes before closing.   While 3D programming must be done before closing, the 3D printer may be running jobs while the makerspace is closed. Regular hours are 8:00-5:30 Monday-Thursday and 8:00-12:00 on Fridays. Although walk-ins are always welcome, due to short staffing, we kindly request that you make an appointment to ensure access.   For safety and security, the makerspace is always locked.  

What

• Equipment may be used for lawful purposes only
• Intellectual property rights must be respected.
• Users may not print or create unsafe, obscene, harmful, dangerous, or otherwise inappropriate components.
• Do not make items for commercial sale or profit.
• The library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
• Locker space is available for storing projects in progress for up to one semester.

How

Respect the intent of the makerspace for sharing, collaboration and creativity

• Show a willingness to learn and share with others
• Share and discuss your work with others

Follow safety precautions.  

• Only use equipment on which you have trained and are authorized to use.
• Do not wear loose clothing.  Tie long hair in a bun.  Nothing on your person should hang away from your body.
• Ask the staff if you need a refresher on how to use the equipment.
• Report all accidents and near misses to the staff immediately
• Report all malfunctions to the staff.  Do not attempt to repair the equipment yourself.
• Only one person should operate a piece of equipment at one time.
• Use of headphones or earbuds is prohibited.  

Respect each other and the space around you. 

• Clean up after yourself.
• Return tools to their proper places
• Share the space and equipment equitably with others
• Use the equipment in a careful, reasonable manner to extend its longevity. Replacement or repair charges may be levied

Costs

Materials not provided by the student are charged to the student for cost recovery.

3D printer

Each student may complete one project using up to $5 worth of filament per semester. The $5 is non-transferable, ie., one student may not use the $5 limit of another student willing to transfer it.  Students will be charged for the filament used in subsequent projects. Students are welcome to bring their own filament, but will be charged a printer maintenance fee of 20% of the filament cost used. Community users will be charged for all filament use, plus a user fee of 30% of the filament cost

Sewing Machine

Students are responsible for providing their own materials.

Laser cutter

Students are responsible for providing their own materials.

Poster Printing

Posters are $1.75/ft. Allow a minimum of 2 business days’ notice prior to the due date of your poster assignment/ event. Making a makerspace appointment is recommended to ensure staff are available to assist you. For quality assurance, please email your poster files and the desired size to us in PNG or JPEG file format prior to your poster printing appointment. 

VR Headset:

The VR headset is available for loan for two days. 

Laminator

Students must schedule a time to use the laminator and are responsible for their own laminating. If you are unsure about how to use the laminator, please ask a staff member for assistance. The maximum size that can be laminated is 9 x 11.5 inches. The cost to laminate is $0.30/per sheet.