SPEC Kit 348: Rapid Fabrication/Makerspace Services · 55
37. Which budget item is/will be the single largest expense? N=31
3-D printers
Equipment/hardware (5 responses)
Equipment initially, possibly staff salary ongoing
Equipment. If we decide to take 3-D modeling training in order to provide workshops to our users, this might end up
being more than the equipment.
Filament however, we have not yet developed an equipment refresh plan.
Likely software
Likely to be equipment/hardware initially (3 responses)
Materials (2 responses)
Materials are easily the largest expense, second only to staffing.
Not sure at this point, probably the equipment.
Not sure if staffing or supplies will cost more when 3-D printers are made available.
Not yet determined.
Staff (7 responses)
Staff (ongoing), equipment
Staffing is first, but equipment/hardware is second.
Student staffing
The renovation and furniture are the biggest costs.
The servicing and materials, over the long run, end up costing more than the machine.
38. What are/will be the most significant sources of funding for fabrication/makerspace services in
your library? Check all that apply. N=35
Internal library regular budget 19 54%
Internal library temporary or special project budget 14 40%
Usage fee 11 31%
Donations 11 31%
External grant funding 7 20%
Additional budget from parent institution 6 17%
Member fee 0
Class/Workshop fee 0
Other source of funds 4 11%
Please specify the other source of funds. N=4
Budget transfer from current service providers
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