New Article: “Planning and Implementing a 3D Printing Service in an Academic Library”
The following new refereed article (approx. 4400 words) appears in the latest issue of Issues of Science and Technology Librarianship.
Title
Planning and Implementing a 3D Printing Service in an Academic Library
Sara Russell Gonzalez
University of Florida
Denise Beaubien Bennett
University of Florida
Source
Issues of Science and Technology Librarianship.
Fall 2014, No 78.
Abstract
Initiating a 3D printing service in an academic library goes beyond justification of its value and gaining the necessary library and administrative support. Additional aspects such as policies, environmental safety, training, publicizing, maintenance, and scope of service must be considered. This article provides a guide to developing a 3D print service including recommendations for building support, issues to consider before implementing a service, tips for developing staff proficiency, and links to guides and policies at academic libraries. We also present examples of use cases observed at the University of Florida 3D printing service that demonstrate the value of 3D printing in supporting the teaching and research mission of a university.
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Filed under: Academic Libraries, Libraries
About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com. Gary is also the co-founder of infoDJ an innovation research consultancy supporting corporate product and business model teams with just-in-time fact and insight finding.
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