62 · Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses
Currently, we have a single printer for the pilot. We have no means to expand without funding, and so the campus
community has no open place for rapid fabrication.
Design workshops, 3-D modeling and design
Dissoluble supports, large build volume, variable print materials (currently only offer PLA)
Keeping up with the demand for 3-D printing (equipment capacity) and for hands-on workshops (staffing capacity)
Librarian training in very complex 3-D modeling designs
Need to define this as a core service and staff and situate it (physically) accordingly.
Not a service gap, per se, but our services could be more integrated into coursework and/or research. We have had
some uptake by instructors and faculty research advisors, but that is an area that we will continue to foster.
Not having a broader variety of maker tools, like robotics and laser cutting.
Our pilot service is in limbo. We need a technology upgrade.
Our users don’t currently have personal, hands-on access to the tools and we don’t have a dedicated space open to the
community. Our printing and scanning is mediated by staff in a staff area.
Overnight access
Providing a cohesive, strategic set of equipment and services. Right now we are just piloting a 3-D printing program.
Reference model, expert consultation
Space for training and demonstrations
Staff support, self-service machines
Staffing
We are short on staff and the staff working with the makerspace have too many other responsibilities.
We currently offer no services in this area.
We have no service in place yet. The gap on campus is that there are makerspaces that are open to all users, but
situated in faculties in a way that presents a barrier to outside users.
We need more coverage for more hours.
We offer a 3-D lab with numerous 3-D software applications, but currently do not offer 3-D printing or 3-D scanning.
We would like to supplement 3-D printing with 3-D scanning because many students do not have design skills. We may
also explore higher-end model printers.
REWARDS AND CHALLENGES
51. Please briefly describe up to three rewards of providing rapid fabrication/makerspace services.
N=33
Anticipate filling a user need. Increased library engagement with users.
Currently, we have a single printer for the pilot. We have no means to expand without funding, and so the campus
community has no open place for rapid fabrication.
Design workshops, 3-D modeling and design
Dissoluble supports, large build volume, variable print materials (currently only offer PLA)
Keeping up with the demand for 3-D printing (equipment capacity) and for hands-on workshops (staffing capacity)
Librarian training in very complex 3-D modeling designs
Need to define this as a core service and staff and situate it (physically) accordingly.
Not a service gap, per se, but our services could be more integrated into coursework and/or research. We have had
some uptake by instructors and faculty research advisors, but that is an area that we will continue to foster.
Not having a broader variety of maker tools, like robotics and laser cutting.
Our pilot service is in limbo. We need a technology upgrade.
Our users don’t currently have personal, hands-on access to the tools and we don’t have a dedicated space open to the
community. Our printing and scanning is mediated by staff in a staff area.
Overnight access
Providing a cohesive, strategic set of equipment and services. Right now we are just piloting a 3-D printing program.
Reference model, expert consultation
Space for training and demonstrations
Staff support, self-service machines
Staffing
We are short on staff and the staff working with the makerspace have too many other responsibilities.
We currently offer no services in this area.
We have no service in place yet. The gap on campus is that there are makerspaces that are open to all users, but
situated in faculties in a way that presents a barrier to outside users.
We need more coverage for more hours.
We offer a 3-D lab with numerous 3-D software applications, but currently do not offer 3-D printing or 3-D scanning.
We would like to supplement 3-D printing with 3-D scanning because many students do not have design skills. We may
also explore higher-end model printers.
REWARDS AND CHALLENGES
51. Please briefly describe up to three rewards of providing rapid fabrication/makerspace services.
N=33
Anticipate filling a user need. Increased library engagement with users.
