3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians
Planning and implementing a 3D printing service in a library may seem like a daunting task. Based upon the authors’ experience as early adopters of 3D technology and running a successful 3D printing service at a large academic library, this guide provides the steps to follow when launching a service in any type of library.

Detailed guidance and over 50 graphics provide readers with sage guidance and detailed instructions on:

planning a proposalprinter selection tipspreparing the locationaddressing staff concerns for new servicedeveloping service workflows and proceduresmanaging inevitable disastersdeveloping policiesconducting the “reference interview” for 3D printingstaff training tipsoutreach activities
This book brings into one place all the guidance you need for developing and implementing a 3D printing service in any library.

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3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians
Planning and implementing a 3D printing service in a library may seem like a daunting task. Based upon the authors’ experience as early adopters of 3D technology and running a successful 3D printing service at a large academic library, this guide provides the steps to follow when launching a service in any type of library.

Detailed guidance and over 50 graphics provide readers with sage guidance and detailed instructions on:

planning a proposalprinter selection tipspreparing the locationaddressing staff concerns for new servicedeveloping service workflows and proceduresmanaging inevitable disastersdeveloping policiesconducting the “reference interview” for 3D printingstaff training tipsoutreach activities
This book brings into one place all the guidance you need for developing and implementing a 3D printing service in any library.

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3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians

3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians

3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians

3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians

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Overview

Planning and implementing a 3D printing service in a library may seem like a daunting task. Based upon the authors’ experience as early adopters of 3D technology and running a successful 3D printing service at a large academic library, this guide provides the steps to follow when launching a service in any type of library.

Detailed guidance and over 50 graphics provide readers with sage guidance and detailed instructions on:

planning a proposalprinter selection tipspreparing the locationaddressing staff concerns for new servicedeveloping service workflows and proceduresmanaging inevitable disastersdeveloping policiesconducting the “reference interview” for 3D printingstaff training tipsoutreach activities
This book brings into one place all the guidance you need for developing and implementing a 3D printing service in any library.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781442255487
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 05/08/2016
Series: Practical Guides for Librarians , #22
Pages: 190
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Sara Russell Gonzalez is the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Visualization Librarian at the Marston Science Library at the University of Florida. A former geophysicist, her research interests include emerging technologies in libraries, modeling and visualization of data, and scientific literacy instruction. She coordinates the Marston Science Library Visualization room, the MADE@UF software development lab, and the 3D printing service with Denise Bennett.

Denise Beaubien Bennett is an Engineering Librarian Emeritus at the Marston Science Library at the University of Florida. She held many offices in divisions of ALA, including RUSA and RUSA MARS, the ACRL Science and Technology Section, and MARBI. She served as General Editor for ALA's Guide to Reference, and as the Division Editor of its Science, Technology, and Medicine Section. Her research interests include database searching, indexing, and evaluation; science librarianship; evaluation of reference tools; and responsible conduct of research (RCR) training. Her latest service interest is implementing 3D printing in academic libraries.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. 3D Printing and its Applications in Libraries
Chapter 2. 3D Printing and Printers
Chapter 3. Before You Can Print: Getting a Model
Chapter 4. What Makes a Good Printable Model?
Chapter 5. Estimating Expenses and Assessing Your Service
Chapter 6. Developing Your 3D Printing Services
Chapter 7. Policy Development
Chapter 8. Workflow
Chapter 9. Preparation and Staff Training
Chapter 10. Dealing with Difficulties
Chapter 11. Outreach and Marketing
Chapter 12. Looking Ahead
Glossary

Index
About the Authors

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